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CA Veh Code § 31602 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31602.

31602.  (a) It is a misdemeanor for any owner of a vehicle to drive or permit the driving of the vehicle on any public highway for the purpose of transporting any explosive as defined herein and within the scope of Section 31601 unless the owner then holds a valid license for the transportation of explosives as provided in this division, except such persons as are expressly exempted in this division.(b) It is a misdemeanor for the owner, or authorized agent of the owner, of any vehicle transporting explosives to drive, or to permit the driving of the vehicle, or for the driver to drive such vehicle, upon any public highway, not designated in regulations adopted by the Department of the California Highway Patrol as a route for the transportation of explosives, unless the use of the highway is required to permit delivery of, or the loading of, explosives at a point not on a highway designated as a route for the transportation of explosives, or unless the use of the highway is required to permit the vehicle to proceed to, and return from, a point designated as an inspection stop pursuant to this division.(c) It is a misdemeanor for the driver of any vehicle transporting explosives to stop at any place not designated as a safe stopping place unless the vehicle is disabled or except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the orders of a peace officer or an official traffic control device. A safe stopping place is any location designated by the Department of the California Highway Patrol where the driver may stop for food, fuel or other necessary reasons and any location designated by the Department of the California Highway Patrol as a safe parking place, a safe stopping place, or as an inspection stop for purposes of this division.(d) In the event the owner of a vehicle leases the same to be used in the transportation of explosives for which a license is required, the lessee shall be deemed the owner for the purposes of this division.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1315.)
CA Veh Code § 31607 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31607.

31607.  (a) Any person operating or permitting the operation of a vehicle or combination of vehicles used in the transportation of explosives and subject to this division shall make or cause to be made an inspection of every said vehicle or combination of vehicles as hereinafter set forth.(b) Such inspection as called for in Section 31608 shall be made immediately preceding the actual transportation of explosives by the vehicle and whenever there is an interchange of any vehicle operating in combination with any other vehicle in the transportation of explosives.(c) Inspection of tires and brakes shall also be made en route at suitable intervals, off the roadway, at inspection stops established by the Department of the California Highway Patrol, at regular stops, terminal points, or driver-change points.(Amended by Stats. 1961, Ch. 228.)
CA Veh Code § 31608 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31608.

31608.  The inspection of a vehicle required under subdivision (b) of Section 31607 shall include inspection of the following:(a) Brakes and the brake system.(b) The ignition and lighting systems.(c) All tires on the equipment.(d) All supplemental equipment as required by Section 31610.(Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1996.)
CA Veh Code § 31609 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31609.

31609.  Every person operating a vehicle or combination of vehicles in the transportation of explosives subject to this division shall complete a record of every inspection which is required under Sections 31607 and 31608 in such form as approved by the Department of the California Highway Patrol showing the time and place of every inspection. The person making the inspection shall certify the fact in the record. The forms may be based upon the type used by the United States Department of Transportation. The record of every inspection shall be made at the time such inspection is conducted.The driver of the vehicle shall display the record upon demand of any member of the California Highway Patrol or any police officer of a city who is on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the provisions of this code.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1315.)
CA Veh Code § 31610 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31610.

31610.  Every vehicle or combination of vehicles used in the transportation of explosives and subject to this division, in addition to any other equipment required by law, shall be equipped and maintained as required by this section.(a) Brakes and the brake system shall be maintained in good and safe operating condition.(b) The ignition and lighting systems shall be maintained in good operating condition.(c) All tires shall be in good condition, properly matched and inflated. Except as may be necessary to cause immediate replacement, no vehicle shall be driven unless all tires in actual use on the vehicle are properly inflated.(d) Fire extinguishers and other safety equipment prescribed by regulations adopted by the department pursuant to subdivision (f) of Section 34500 and Section 34501 shall be carried in each vehicle or combination of vehicles.(e) No flare, fusee, oil lantern, or any signal device producing a flame shall be carried upon any vehicle or combination of vehicles.(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 754.)
CA Veh Code § 31611 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31611.

31611.  Every owner of a vehicle used in the transportation of explosives and subject to this division shall make available in each vehicle the latest map showing the routes which are to be used for the transportation of explosives which has been furnished for the vehicle by the Department of the California Highway Patrol and a list of the safe stopping places prescribed by the regulations of the Department of the California Highway Patrol for vehicles transporting explosives. The owner shall require that the driver be thoroughly familiar with the provisions of this division before operating any vehicle in the transportation of explosives.(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 754.)
CA Veh Code § 31612 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31612.

31612.  Persons operating vehicles, or combinations of vehicles, in the transportation of explosives and subject to this division, shall not accept any explosives for transportation unless the shipment is accompanied by a bill of lading or other shipping paper supplied by the shipper, showing the kind of explosives and bearing a statement that they have been packaged, labeled and marked in accordance with regulations of the United States Department of Transportation, and the bill of lading or other shipping paper shall be carried in the vehicle while en route and shall be displayed upon demand of any member of the California Highway Patrol or any police officer of a city who is on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing the provisions of this code.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1315.)
CA Veh Code § 31613 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31613.

31613.  There shall not be included in any cargo of explosives any flammable liquids, acids, or corrosive liquids, oxidizers, or combustible materials, other than the explosives themselves, which may have such characteristics. Blasting caps or detonators shall not be transported upon the same vehicle with other explosives, nor shall electric blasting caps be transported upon any vehicle equipped with a radio transmitter. The foregoing provisions of this section shall be subject to such exceptions as are permitted by the United States Department of Transportation loading chart for cargoes of explosives.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1315.)
CA Veh Code § 31615 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31615.

31615.  Nothing contained in this division shall be deemed to exempt any vehicle transporting explosives and subject to this division, or the owner or any other person, from other provisions of this code, but all such other provisions relating to the driving and movement of vehicles, the size, weight, and equipment thereof, shall be deemed to apply as applicable to each and every vehicle engaged in transporting explosives subject to this division.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 31616 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31616.

31616.  The Department of the California Highway Patrol, after consultation with the officials having the responsibility for the prevention and suppression of fire in communities through which routes for the transporting of explosives pass, representatives of transportation companies concerned, explosives manufacturers, and the State Fire Marshal shall, by regulation, designate the routes in this state which are to be used for the transportation of explosives. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall prepare for distribution to persons engaged in the transportation of explosives, maps which clearly indicate the routes, as established in regulations, which are to be used for the transportation of explosives. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall prepare for distribution to persons engaged in the transportation of explosives a list of locations of required inspection stops, safe parking places, and safe stopping places and shall revise the list to keep it current. Notwithstanding any other provision of law, regulations adopted pursuant to this section shall be adopted in accordance with Chapter 3.5 (commencing with Section 11340) of Part 1 of Division 3 of Title 2 of the Government Code, except that, for the purposes of subdivision (a) of Section 11346.4 of the Government Code, the public comment period shall be 30 days, and the regulations shall become effective upon filing with the Secretary of State.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 63, Sec. 1. Effective March 30, 1988.)
CA Veh Code § 31616.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31616.5.

31616.5.  Notwithstanding Section 11349.3 of the Government Code, the review by the Office of Administrative Law of regulations adopted pursuant to Section 31616 shall be completed within 15 days after the regulations have been submitted to the Office of Administrative Law for review.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 63, Sec. 2. Effective March 30, 1988.)
CA Veh Code § 31617 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31617.

31617.  In the event of an emergency, the Department of the California Highway Patrol is authorized to suspend or change any designated route for the transportation of explosives or to temporarily designate new or additional routes for such transportation. The Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, unless the nature of the emergency makes it impracticable to do so, consult with local fire officials in the area or areas affected before making any such changes or new designations. If the changes or new designations are made before they can be discussed with those officials, the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall immediately notify the appropriate officials of his action.The change in or new designation of routes shall not be effective for more than 90 days from the date of such action, unless the Department of the California Highway Patrol determines that the change or new designation should become permanent, in which case the Department of the California Highway Patrol shall, within the 90-day period, initiate action to make the change or new designation permanent in accordance with the provisions of Section 31616 and in which case the emergency change or designation shall remain in effect until superseded by a regulation of the Department of the California Highway Patrol.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1315.)
CA Veh Code § 31618 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31618.

31618.  Where not specifically provided otherwise, it is a misdemeanor for any person to violate any provision of this division. Every person convicted of a misdemeanor for a violation of any of the provisions of this division shall be punished as follows:(a) For a first violation, by a fine of not less than one thousand dollars ($1,000), or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment.(b) For a second or subsequent violation, by a fine of not less than two thousand dollars ($2,000) or by imprisonment for not more than six months, or by both fine and imprisonment.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1384, Sec. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 31619 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31619.

31619.  When not in conflict with any local ordinance pertaining to the transportation of explosives, it shall be lawful to transport smokeless powder in an amount not exceeding 100 pounds if packed in containers prescribed by the United States Department of Transportation upon a highway not designated by the Department of the California Highway Patrol as a route for the transportation of explosives.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1315.)
CA Veh Code § 31620 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14 - TRANSPORTATION OF EXPLOSIVES|Section 31620.

31620.  The Department of the California Highway Patrol, upon application of any interested party, with the concurrence of the fire chief or chiefs in the area or areas affected, and if he determines that such action may be taken without jeopardizing the public safety, may suspend, or waive compliance with, the whole or any part of the requirements of this division insofar as they apply to the delivery or transportation of explosives in sparsely populated, unincorporated areas or in any area where there may be practical difficulties or unnecessary or unreasonable hardship in carrying out the provisions of this division. No person shall be charged with any crime for any violation of the provisions of this division when such a suspension or waiver by the Department of the California Highway Patrol is in effect in the area in which the alleged violation occurs.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 1315.)
CA Veh Code § 32100 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14.3 - TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS|Section 32100.

32100.  It is the intent of the Legislature, in enacting this division, to create a special category of inhalation hazards and poison gases and to establish special safeguards for their transportation.These materials are highly toxic, spread rapidly, and require rapid and widespread evacuation if there is loss of containment or a fire. For these reasons, the Legislature intends to more rigorously restrict and otherwise control the transportation of these materials.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1384, Sec. 5.)
CA Veh Code § 32100.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14.3 - TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS|Section 32100.5.

32100.5.  This division applies to the transportation of inhalation hazards in bulk packaging, except when that packaging contains only residue.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1384, Sec. 5.)
CA Veh Code § 32101 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14.3 - TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS|Section 32101.

32101.  As used in this division:(a) “Inhalation hazard” means any material defined as “Poison A” pursuant to Section 173.326 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations or for which a “Poison-Inhalation Hazard” or “Inhalation Hazard” shipping paper description is required pursuant to Section 172.203 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(b) “Bulk packaging” means the same as defined in Section 171.8 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(c) “Residue” means the same as defined in Section 171.8 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations.(d) “Inspection stop” means any location designated as such in regulations adopted pursuant to this division or any safe stopping place.(e) “Safe parking place” means any loading or unloading facility or motor carrier terminal where the driver may safely and lawfully park and leave the vehicle unattended when authorized by the owner or person in charge of the facility or terminal.(f) “Safe stopping place” means any place designated by the department pursuant to this division where a driver may stop for food, fuel, or any other necessary reason, provided the vehicle is attended at all times. A vehicle is “attended” when the driver or person in charge of it is awake and occupies any part of it except the sleeper berth, or is within 100 feet of the vehicle and has an unobstructed view of it.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1384, Sec. 5.)
CA Veh Code § 32102 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14.3 - TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS|Section 32102.

32102.  (a) The department may adopt any regulations that are necessary to administer this division. It is a misdemeanor for any person to violate this division or regulations adopted pursuant to this division.(b) The department shall, by regulation, designate through routes in this state which are to be used for the transportation of inhalation hazards. The department may also designate separate through routes for the transportation of inhalation hazards composed of any chemical rocket propellant specified in Section 32050. The Department of Transportation shall assist the department in developing the recommended routes. The department shall hold public hearings in each field operation division of the department in which are located proposed routes. In recommending the through routes, the department shall do both of the following:(1) Perform a risk assessment which shall include, but not be limited to, consideration of the population density, capabilities of the emergency response personnel near the proposed routes, and the safety of the roadways.(2) Consult with officials having the responsibility for the prevention and suppression of fire in communities in which are located the proposed routes, the representatives of persons engaged in the transportation of inhalation hazards, manufacturers of inhalation hazards, and the State Fire Marshal.(c) The department shall prepare for distribution to persons engaged in the transportation of inhalation hazards maps which clearly indicate the routes which are to be used for the transportation of inhalation hazards.(d) The department shall prepare for distribution to persons engaged in the transportation of inhalation hazards a list of locations of required inspection stops and safe stopping places and shall revise the list to keep it current.(e) Until other routes are designated by the department for the transportation of chemical rocket propellants pursuant to subdivision (b), the designated through routes for the transportation of chemical rocket propellants to Vandenberg Air Force Base shall be those routes designated in the letter of agreement between the department and the United States Department of the Air Force executed in 1992.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 516, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1993.)
CA Veh Code § 32103 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14.3 - TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS|Section 32103.

32103.  (a) Every motor carrier shall make available in each vehicle used in the transportation of inhalation hazards the latest map showing the routes to be used for the transportation of inhalation hazards and a list of the safe stopping places and inspection stops for vehicles transporting inhalation hazards as prescribed by regulations of the department. The carrier shall require that the driver be thoroughly familiar with this division before operating any vehicle in the transportation of inhalation hazards.(b) This section shall become operative on January 1, 1992.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1384, Sec. 5. Section operative January 1, 1992, by its own provisions.)
CA Veh Code § 32104 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14.3 - TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS|Section 32104.

32104.  (a) It is unlawful for the motor carrier or its authorized agent to drive or to permit the driving of any vehicle transporting inhalation hazards, or for the driver to drive the vehicle, upon any public highway not designated in regulations adopted by the department as a route for the transportation of inhalation hazards. This subdivision shall not apply when the use of the highway is required (1) to permit delivery of, or the loading of, inhalation hazards at a point not on a highway designated as a route for the transportation of inhalation hazards, or (2) to permit the vehicle to proceed to, and return from, an inspection stop, safe stopping place, or safe parking place.(b) It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle transporting inhalation hazards to stop at any place other than a safe stopping place, safe parking place, or an inspection stop unless the vehicle is disabled or except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or to comply with the orders of a peace officer or an official traffic control device.(c) This section shall become operative on January 1, 1992.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1384, Sec. 5. Section operative January 1, 1992, by its own provisions.)
CA Veh Code § 32105 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 14.3 - TRANSPORTATION OF INHALATION HAZARDS|Section 32105.

32105.  (a) Unless there is no practicable alternative, every driver of a vehicle transporting inhalation hazards shall avoid, by prearrangement of routes, driving into or through heavily populated areas, congested thoroughfares, or places where crowds are assembled. Operating convenience is not a basis for determining whether it is practicable to operate a vehicle in accordance with this subdivision.(b) No vehicle transporting inhalation hazards shall be left unattended upon any street or highway.(c) Inspection of the following items of equipment shall be made immediately preceding the actual transportation of an inhalation hazard:(1) Brakes and the brake system.(2) Steering, connection devices, and lighting systems.(3) All tires.(4) All supplemental equipment as required by Section 32106.(d) En route inspection of tires and brakes on vehicles transporting inhalation hazards shall be performed at the following locations:(1) At an inspection stop at least every four hours or 150 miles traveled, whichever occurs first, or as close thereto as is practicable, depending upon the proximity of those inspection stops.(2) Regardless of elapsed time or miles traveled, at the top of and prior to descending any grade upon which the Department of Transportation has declared a speed limit for trucks of less than 55 miles per hour as provided by Section 22407. The inspection shall be made off the roadway.(3) Regardless of elapsed time or miles traveled, at any location designated in regulations of the department as a required inspection stop.(e) (1) Every person operating a vehicle transporting an inhalation hazard shall complete a record of every inspection which is required pursuant to this section in the form approved by the department showing the time and place of every inspection.(2) The record of every inspection shall be made at the time the inspection is conducted.(3) The person making the inspection shall certify the fact in the record.(f) This section shall become operative on January 1, 1992.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 1384, Sec. 5. Section operative January 1, 1992, by its own provisions.)