Section 415.
Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 415.
in effect(a)
A “motor vehicle” is a vehicle that is self-propelled.
(b)
“Motor vehicle” does not include a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle, or motorized quadricycle, if operated by a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian.
(c)
For purposes of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3000) of Division 2, “motor vehicle” includes a recreational vehicle as that term is defined in subdivision (a) of Section 18010 of the Health and Safety Code, but does not include a truck camper.
References
referencesCal. Health and Safety Code - HSC § 18010.
referencesCal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 3000.
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