An act to add Section 34501.18 of the Vehicle Code, relating to vehicles. Existing law requires the Department of the California Highway Patrol to regulate the safe operation of, among others, motor carriers in accordance with statutes and regulations. The bill would require the department, within 14 days of receiving the report, to inspect the motor carrier to ensure that the motor carrier is complying with all safety of operations requirements. Because, under existing law, a violation of the safety statutes and regulations is a crime, this bill would change the definition of crime, thereby imposing a state-mandated local program. The California Constitution requires the state to reimburse local agencies and school districts for certain costs mandated by the state.
Statutory provisions establish procedures for making that reimbursement.
This bill would provide that no reimbursement is required by this act for a specified reason.