Section 4002 Of Article 1. Vehicles Subject To Registration From California Vehicle Code >> Division 3. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 1.
4002
. When moved or operated under a permit issued by the
department, registration is not required of:
(a) A vehicle not previously registered while being moved or
operated from a dealer's, distributor's, or manufacturer's place of
business to a place where essential parts of the vehicle are to be
altered or supplied.
(b) A vehicle while being moved from a place of storage to another
place of storage.
(c) A vehicle while being moved to or from a garage or repair shop
for the purpose of repairs or alteration.
(d) A vehicle while being moved or operated for the purpose of
dismantling or wrecking the same and permanently removing it from the
highways.
(e) A vehicle, while being moved from one place to another for the
purpose of inspection by the department, assignment of a vehicle
identification number, inspection of pollution control devices, or
weighing the vehicle.
(f) A vehicle, the construction of which has not been completed,
until such time as the construction thereof is completed and final
weights and costs can be determined for registration purposes.