A nonresident over the age of 18 years whose home state or country does not require the licensing of drivers may operate a foreign vehicle owned by him for not to exceed 30 days without obtaining a license under this code.

(Amended by Stats. 1971, Ch. 1748.)

Terms Used In California Vehicle Code 12503

  • foreign vehicle: is a vehicle of a type required to be registered under this code brought into this State from a foreign jurisdiction other than in the ordinary course of business, by or through a manufacturer or dealer and not registered in this State. See California Vehicle Code 330
  • Nonresident: is a person who is not a resident of this State. See California Vehicle Code 435