California Codes

Cal. Vehicle Code § 27 (2026)

General Provisions

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Any person who without authority impersonates, or wears the badge of, a member of the California Highway Patrol with intention to deceive anyone is guilty of a misdemeanor.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 2000–2000 · leading case: People v. Rathert, 6 P.3d 700 (Cal. 2000).
People v. Rathert, 6 P.3d 700 (Cal. 2000). · cites it 2× “(b) [impersonating a state public officer, investigator or inspector]; Veh.Code, § 27 [impersonating a California Highway Patrol officer].”
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