Section 16435 Of Article 1. Proof Requirements From California Vehicle Code >> Division 7. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 1.

. Proof of financial responsibility may be given by the deposit of thirty-five thousand dollars ($35,000), as provided in Section 16054.2. The department shall not accept a deposit where any judgment theretofore obtained against that person as a result of damages arising from the operation of any motor vehicle shall not have been paid in full.