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This subdivision does not include camp trailers, trailer coaches, and utility trailers.  \n(f) A combination of a motor truck and a vehicle or vehicles set forth in subdivision (e) that exceeds 40 feet in length when coupled together.  \n(g) A vehicle, or a combination of vehicles, transporting hazardous materials.  \n(h) Manufactured homes that, when moved upon the highway, are required to be moved pursuant to a permit as specified in Section 35780 or 35790 .  \n(i) A park trailer, as described in Section 18009.3 of the Health and Safety Code , that, when moved upon a highway, is required to be moved pursuant to a permit pursuant to Section 35780 .  \n(j) Any other motor truck not specified in subdivisions (a) to (h), inclusive, or subdivision (k), that is regulated by the Department of Motor Vehicles, the Public Utilities Commission, or the United States Secretary of Transportation.  \n(k) A commercial motor vehicle with a gross vehicle weight rating of 26,001 or more pounds ora commercial motor vehicle of any gross vehicle weight rating towing a vehicle described in subdivision (e) with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 10,000 pounds, except combinations including camp trailers, trailer coaches, or utility trailers. For purposes of this subdivision, the term “commercial motor vehicle” has the meaning defined in subdivision (b) of Section 15210.  \n34506 VC MISDEMEANORS  \nIt is a misdemeanor to fail to comply with any rule or regulation adopted by the Department of the California Highway Patrol pursuant to Section 34501, 34501.5, 34508, or 34513 regarding any of the following:  \n(a) Hours of service of drivers.  \n(b) Hazardous material transportation.  \n(c) School bus construction, design, color, equipment, maintenance, or operation.  \n(d) Youth bus equipment, maintenance, or operation.  \n(e) Tour bus equipment, maintenance, or operation.  \n(f) Equipment, maintenance, or operation of any vehicle described in subdivision (a),(b),(c),(d),(e),(f), or (g) of Section 34500.  \n(g) Equipment, maintenance, or operation of any","cbCaisqpBn5JpZ57","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaisqpBn5JpZ57","pdf",283459,17,"English","# Law\n## 34500 VC Regulations of Specified Vehicles\n## 34506 VC Misdemeanors\n## 34506.3 VC Infractions\n## 12516 VC Age for Driving a School Bus\n## 12517.2 VC Medical Examination Requirements\n## 12517.3 VC Fingerprint Requirements\n## 12522 VC First Aid Exam for School Bus and Youth Bus Drivers\n## 12517.4 VC Certificates: Issuance and Restrictions\n## 13375 VC Definition of Conviction\n## 13369 VC Refusal to Renew, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate\n## 13370 VC Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Certificate","[{\"question\":\"Which vehicles fall under the regulations described in 34500 VC Regulations of Specified Vehicles?\",\"answer\":\"The unit lists multiple regulated vehicle categories, including certain motor trucks, truck tractors, buses (including school and youth buses), specified trailers and combinations, hazardous-material transport vehicles, and certain manufactured homes that require permitted movement.\"},{\"question\":\"What legal consequences are described under 34506 VC Misdemeanors and 34506.3 VC Infractions?\",\"answer\":\"34506 treats failure to comply with specified California Highway Patrol rules (for areas like hours of service, hazardous materials, and school/youth bus requirements) as a misdemeanor. 34506.3 states that, except as otherwise provided, failure to comply with rules adopted under this division is an infraction.\"},{\"question\":\"What medical examination requirements apply to school bus drivers under 12517.2 VC?\",\"answer\":\"Applicants for original or renewal certificates must submit a medical examination report performed within two years of application using an approved form. 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