Section 378 Of Division 1. Words And Phrases Defined From California Vehicle Code >> Division 1.
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. (a) "Limousine" means any sedan or sport utility vehicle, of
either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not
more than 10 passengers including the driver, used in the
transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis within
this state.
(b) "Modified limousine" means any vehicle that has been modified,
altered, or extended in a manner that increases the overall
wheelbase of the vehicle, exceeding the original equipment
manufacturer's published wheelbase dimension for the base model and
year of the vehicle, in any amount sufficient to accommodate
additional passengers with a seating capacity of not more than 10
passengers including the driver, and is used in the transportation of
passengers for hire. For purposes of this subdivision, "wheelbase"
means the longitudinal distance between the vertical centerlines of
the front and rear wheels.