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California Code, Vehicle Code - VEH § 15309.5

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) It is unlawful for any person to do any of the following:

(1) Sell, offer for sale, distribute, or use a crib sheet or cribbing device, as defined in Section 273, that contains answers to any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver's license or permit.

(2) Impersonate or allow the impersonation of an applicant for a commercial driver's license or permit for the purpose of fraudulently qualifying the applicant for a commercial driver's license or permit.

(3) Provide, or use, any unauthorized assistance during any examination administered by the department for a commercial driver's license or permit.

(b) A first conviction under this section is punishable as either an infraction or a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year.  A second or subsequent conviction is punishable as a misdemeanor, and the driver shall not operate a commercial motor vehicle for a period of one year.

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