DIVISION 6. DRIVERS' LICENSES 12500-15326›CHAPTER 1. Issuance of Licenses, Expiration, and Renewal 12500-13008›ARTICLE 1. Persons Required to Be Licensed, Exemptions, and Age Limits 12500-12527

§ 12518

California Vehicle Code · 2020-11 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

The provisions of Section 12504 shall apply to any nonresident who is under the age of 18 years and who is a member of the armed forces of the United States on active duty within this state, except that the maximum period during which such nonresident may operate a motor vehicle in this state without obtaining a driver’s license or a nonresident minor’s certificate shall be limited to a period of 60 days immediately following the entry of such nonresident into this state.

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

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