Section 24002 Of Chapter 1. General Provisions From California Vehicle Code >> Division 12. >> Chapter 1.
24002
. (a) It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of
vehicles which is in an unsafe condition, or which is not safely
loaded, and which presents an immediate safety hazard.
(b) It is unlawful to operate any vehicle or combination of
vehicles which is not equipped as provided in this code.
(c) A motor carrier shall not require a person to drive a
commercial motor vehicle unless the driver can, by reason of
experience, training, or both, determine whether the cargo being
transported, including baggage in a passenger-carrying commercial
vehicle, has been properly located, distributed, and secured in or on
the commercial motor vehicle operated by the driver.
(d) A driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle unless
the driver can, by reason of experience, training, or both,
demonstrate familiarity with the methods and procedures for securing
cargo in or on the commercial motor vehicle operated by the driver.
(e) Drivers and motor carriers of commercial motor vehicles shall
comply with Section 392.9 of Title 49 of the Code of Federal
Regulations.
(f) For purposes of this section, "commercial motor vehicle" has
the same meaning as defined in subdivision (b) of Section 15210, and
also includes any vehicle listed in Section 34500.