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Cal. Veh. Code § 280 — WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED

Cal. Veh. Code § 280

Type
Statute
Source
California Vehicle Code
Jurisdiction
California
Current through
Nov 2, 2026 (California Legislative Counsel)

“Darkness” is any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and any other time when visibility is not sufficient to render clearly discernible any person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet.

Citator

Cal. Veh. Code § 280 — WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED is in force in the current edition of the Code, and nothing recorded condemns it.

“Darkness” is any time from one-half hour after sunset to one-half hour before sunrise and any other time when visibility is not sufficient to render clearly discernible any person or vehicle on the highway at a distance of 1,000 feet.