2011 California Code
Vehicle Code
DIVISION 7. FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY LAWS [16000 - 16560]
ARTICLE 3. Release of Proof
Section 16482


CA Veh Code § 16482 (through 2012 Leg Sess) What's This?

(a) Any person whose privilege to operate a motor vehicle has been suspended because of failure to satisfy a judgment and the judgment has been outstanding for a period of three years or more, may be relieved of the penalties therein provided and the privilege of the person to operate a motor vehicle may be restored in the event the person files with the department and thereafter maintains proof of financial responsibility notwithstanding that the judgment which gave rise to the order of suspension has not been paid or fully satisfied.

(b) Any person who has filed proof of financial responsibility as required for three years, or who has been eligible to file that proof for three years, may be relieved of the requirement of filing proof as provided in paragraph (2) of subdivision (a) of Section 16480.

(Amended by Stats. 1989, Ch. 1157, Sec. 20.)

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