CVC 24002Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Defective Vehicle Equipment
Operating a vehicle with defective or unsafe equipment
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC Category
Vehicle Equipment Violations
Explore California vehicle equipment violation guides, including lighting, plate-display, and other fix-it tickets with repair and defense guidance.
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Category overview
Vehicle equipment tickets are common because they often start with something small: a light out, a broken lens, a blocked plate, or another condition the officer says made the car noncompliant. Many of these cases are fix-it tickets, but drivers still need to understand the exact code section, whether the citation is correctable, and what proof the court expects after the repair.
This category helps drivers compare those equipment issues in one place so they can move quickly, collect the right evidence, and avoid turning a small repair issue into a larger court problem.
Related CVC Categories
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CVC 24250Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Headlamp Requirements
Operating vehicle without required headlamps or with defective lighting
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24252Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Defective Headlamps
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 24252
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24252(a)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Defective Headlamps
Operating vehicle with defective or improperly aimed headlamps
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24400Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Tail Lamp Requirements
Operating vehicle without required tail lamps
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 24600Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Stop Lamp Requirements
Operating vehicle without functioning stop lamps
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 25100Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Turn Signal Requirements
Operating vehicle without required turn signals or signal devices
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 25103Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Turn Signal Operation
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 25103
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26300Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Horn Requirements
Operating vehicle without adequate horn or signal device
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26451Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Mirror Requirements
Operating vehicle without required mirrors
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26650Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Windshield Requirements
Operating vehicle with obstructed or damaged windshield
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26700Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Windshield Wipers
Operating vehicle without adequate windshield wipers
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26708Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Obstructed Driver View
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 26708
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 26708(a)(2)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Obstructed Driver View - Window Tint
Operating a motor vehicle with objects or materials that obstruct the driver's clear view
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 27150Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Muffler Requirements
Operating vehicle without adequate muffler or exhaust system
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 27315Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Seat Belt Violation
Failure to wear properly adjusted and fastened safety belt
Base fine about $35• No DMV points
CVC 27360Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Child Restraint System
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 27360
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 27360(a)Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Child Restraint System Required
Failure to properly secure child in appropriate restraint system
Base fine about $100• 1 DMV point
CVC 27400Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Child Passenger Restraint
Violation of California Vehicle Code Section 27400
Base fine about $35• 1 DMV point
CVC 27803Easy to Dispute
Vehicle Equipment
Motorcycle Helmet Violation
Operating motorcycle without wearing safety helmet
Base fine about $25• No DMV points
Category FAQ
Frequently asked questions about vehicle equipment violations
Are vehicle equipment tickets usually correctable?
Many are. Lighting, plate-display, and similar equipment citations are often treated as correctable violations if the driver repairs the issue and follows the court’s proof-of-correction process.
Should you still contest an equipment ticket after fixing it?
Sometimes yes. Repairing the issue helps, but drivers may still have a case when the officer was mistaken, the problem was temporary, or the court should reduce the penalty after proof is submitted.
What evidence helps with equipment citations?
Before-and-after photos, repair receipts, mechanic notes, and a clear timeline of when the issue was fixed are often the most useful pieces of evidence.