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Cal. Vehicle Code § 670 (2026)
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A “vehicle” is a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.
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Cited in 27
cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1945–2026 · leading case: People v. Philpot, 2004 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 8819 (Cal. Ct. App. 2004).
People v. Philpot, 2004 Cal. Daily Op. Serv. 8819 (Cal. Ct. App. 2004). “) Vehicle Code section 670 defines a vehicle as “a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.”
People v. Jordan, 75 Cal. App. Supp. 3d 1 (Cal. App. Dep’t Super. Ct. 1977). “A “vehicle” is defined as “a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks” (Veh. Code, § 670). A “motor vehicle” is defined as “a…”
Domingue v. Presley of S. California, 197 Cal. App. 3d 1060 (Cal. Ct. App. 1988). “" Recreational bicycle riding comes within the statutory category of "riding" rather than "vehicular riding," since the term "vehicle" excludes bicycles (Veh. Code, § 670) and the term "bicycle" is defined, in part, as "a device upon which any person may ride.”
People v. Whitmer, 230 Cal. App. 4th 906 (Cal. Ct. App. 2014). “” (Veh. Code, § 670.) In view of this history, the term “automobile” in section 487, subdivision (d)(1), cannot be regarded as equivalent to “motor vehicle.”
Halajian v. D & B Towing, 209 Cal. App. 4th 1 (Cal. Ct. App. 2012). “” (Veh. Code, § 670.) When these definitions are applied to the facts alleged by plaintiff, it leads to the conclusion that he was a “driver” when he was operating his truck before being pulled over by Sergeant Terrence.”
Findley v. Just. Court, 62 Cal. App. 3d 566 (Cal. Ct. App. 1976). “) According to lexicographers, a “substance” is “a distinguishable kind of physical matter.”
Ulwelling v. Crown Coach Corp., 206 Cal. App. 2d 96 (Cal. Ct. App. 1962). “Nor did the standard in existence in 1952 or the statutory law require a brake repairman or bus manufacturer to provide vehicles with more than one set of brakes (Veh. Code, § 670, which applies only to ah operator), or an “emergency” brake.”
Voris v. Pac. Indem. Co., 213 Cal. App. 2d 29 (Cal. Ct. App. 1963). “” (Veh. Code, § 670.) “Motorcycle” : “A ‘motorcycle’ is any motor vehicle other than a tractor having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider and designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground and weighing less than one thousand five hundred pounds.”
Arellano v. Moreno, 33 Cal. App. 3d 877 (Cal. Ct. App. 1973). “” 6 Vehicle Code section 670 reads: “A ‘vehicle’ is a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.”
Lebkicher v. Crosby, 267 P.2d 361 (Cal. Ct. App. 1954). “It was held that there was no substantial evidence that defendant had a last clear chance to avoid the accident, that there must be more shown than just a bare possible chance.”
Cavagnaro v. City of Napa, 195 P.2d 25 (Cal. Ct. App. 1948). “8 feet when operated on such a pavement under such conditions at a speed of fifteen miles an hour” (Veh. Code, § 670); the second was that Bohen “drove and operated said fire truck in a careless and negligent manner and with wilful disregard for the safety of said Henry P.”
Cal-Farm Ins. v. Fireman's Fund Ins., 41 Cal. Comp. Cases 898 (Cal. Ct. App. 1976). “” 2 Vehicle Code section 670 provides: “A ‘vehicle’ is a device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, excepting a device moved by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.”
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