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1. Any person who causes the death of a person with premeditated intent that can be proven to be deliberate, planned, and targeted shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who takes actions that could reasonably be expected to cause the death of a person with premeditated intent that can be proven to be deliberate, planned, and targeted shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who unlawfully or intentionally causes the death of a person without premeditation; OR causes the death of a person from reckless actions and/or disregard for human life, and was otherwise unplanned while intentionally engaged in a separate felony shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who takes actions that could reasonably be expected to cause the death of a person without premeditation shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who intends to commit murder through hiring a hitman or coercing someone to kill someone else and can be proven by payment of money or a plan of action shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who assists another in committing murder, of which was proven to be premeditated, but did not kill any other person directly, shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who intentionally causes the death of another person due to mitigating circumstances without the intention to kill or harm the person shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Mitigating circumstances includes, but is not limited to, being provoked, in terror, frightened, coerced, intimidated, or desperate.

3. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who unintentionally causes the death of a person without the intention to kill or harm the person and the result of the death occurs from an improper use of reasonable care or skill with recklessness in commission of a lawful act or when the death occurs while in the commission of an unlawful act that is not a felony shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who causes the death of another person with a vehicle, without intent, due to the recklessness or negligence of the driver shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who intentionally makes unpermitted harmful or offensive contact with another person, to include hitting a person or spitting on them, shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official,serious bodily injuries occurred, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who makes a threat of bodily harm coupled with an apparent, present ability to cause the harm shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, serious bodily injuries occurred, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who makes a threat of force against another individual or a group of individuals that involves the use of a deadly weapon without legal justification or excuse shall be found guilty of this code. A deadly weapon, defined as a tool that can easily and readily replicate death, must be present even though it is not actively applied or fired during the commission of the crime for this charge to be applied.

2. The deadly weapon must be shown or displayed as a threat of force, or otherwise used to force others into doing the suspects' will against the individual's own wishes.

3. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official.

1. Any person who restricts the movement of another person’s movement within any area without justification or lawful detainment shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official,or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who unlawfully seizes and carries away a person by force, fraud, coercion, intimidation, threat of violence, or blackmail; OR seizes and detains a person against their will with an intent to carry that person away at a later time shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

3. This charge does not stack with ‘hostage taking’.

1. Any person who seizes or detains an individual coupled with the threat to kill, injure, or continue to detain in order to compel a third party to take action shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who recruits, transports, transfers, harbors or receives persons, by means of threat or use of force or other forms of coercion, of abduction, of fraud, of deception, of the abuse of power or by giving or receiving of payments or benefits to achieve the consent of a person having control over another person shall be found guilty of this code.

2. This charge does not stack with Kidnapping.

1. Any person who knowingly utters, conveys or causes a person to receive a threat of: death or bodily harm and/or the destruction of personal property shall be found guilty of this code.

2. On duty law enforcement officers cannot be victims of this crime.

1. Any person who intentionally harms another individual with the intent to inflict severe pain and suffering, both mental and physical, for the purposes of obtaining information, punishing an individual, or fulfilling a personal agenda shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who has violated the terms of any civil protection order against them shall be found of this code.

1. Any person who, with extreme indifference to human life, recklessly engages in conduct which creates a risk of serious physical injury to another person shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

3. Does not stack with Reckless Driving.

1. Any person who has human remains in their possession, without reasonable justification under the law such as: burials, autopsies, removal of the dead, etc., shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who commits any act after the death of a human being that causes human remains to be devoured, dismembered, scattered, dissipated, used in rituals or profane displays, removed from a grave, or otherwise unduly damaged shall be found guilty of this code.

2. This does not apply to actions taken by a state agency for actions such as gathering or removing crime scene evidence and committing forensic examination, autopsy, cremation or burial, organ donation, use of a cadaver for medical education, or any necessary procedures to identify or remove human remains by the proper authorities.

1. Any person who disturbs, defaces, vandalizes, destroys, tampers, or changes location of any casket or other repository of human remains, tombstone, headstone, or monument, including but not limited to flowers, shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who repeatedly follows and harasses another person with the intent to instill fear or injury shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who repeatedly antagonizes or otherwise gives unwanted verbal or other communication towards another person after being requested to cease said communications shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who offers money, influences, or persuades another person to commit a crime shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who, without consent of the owner, uses another individual’s personal identifying information for personal gain or profit shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Personal identifying information includes but is not limited to: name, date of birth, phone number, ID Card or license, state ID.

1. Any person who, without consent, possesses the identification card or individual license of another citizen shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who enters a residence or other enclosed property without authorization without the intent to steal property or other offense shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who unlawfully enters into a dwelling, residence, or property with the intent of committing a criminal act while on said property, excluding breaking and entering, shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

3. Does not stack with breaking and entering

1. Any person who enters a commercial establishment while said establishment is open during normal business hours and has intent to steal property shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any unauthorized person who takes and removes personal property not by force or intimidation of another individual, who intends to permanently deprive the owner of it in the amount below $10,000 in value shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Vehicle theft should refer to Grand Theft Auto, Use without Authority, or Possession of Stolen Property.

3. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official.

1. Any unauthorized person who takes and removes personal property not by force or intimidation of another individual, who intends to permanently deprive the owner of it in the amount above $10,000 in value shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Vehicle theft should refer to Grand Theft Auto, Use without Authority, or Possession of Stolen Property.

3. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who is in a position of trust, such as an employee or government official, who fraudulently takes or uses another’s property shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who operates a motor vehicle without consent of the registered owner with the intent to permanently deprive them of the vehicle with non violent means shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Proof of permission can be shown in evidence by presenting the keys of the vehicle or from verification from the owner.

3. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. A person who operates a motor vehicle that they do not own or have permission from the owner to operate the vehicle as a means for conveyance without intention of keeping it shall be found guilty of this code.

2. The owner of the motor vehicle may withdraw permission at any point while it is in possession of another person

1. Any person who uses force and/or violence to remove an individual from a vehicle, vessel or aircraft shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who takes money or goods from the possession of another, from their immediate person or immediate presence, by force or intimidation shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The victim was an on-duty LEO, a government official, or a deadly weapon was used.

1. Any person who takes, steals, removes jewelry from a licensed jeweler by force, intimidation, coercion and/or violence shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Does not stack with ‘robbery’.

1. Any person who takes, steals, or removes money or property from the bank by force, intimidation, coercion and/or violence shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Does not stack with ‘robbery’.

1. Any person who purposefully acquires services which are reasonably known to be available only for compensation, by deception or threat, or other means including but not limited to mechanical or electronic devices or through fraudulent statements, to avoid payment for the service shall be found guilty of this code.

(a) Any person who commits an act which by deceit, falsehood or fraudulent means defrauds the public or any person, whether ascertained or not, of any property, money, or valuable or any service shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who damages, defaces, or intentionally, targeted, and/or willfully destroys property belonging to another with malicious intent shall be found guilty of this code. This includes both minor and major or total damages.

2. Aggravating circumstances: the property is government owned.

1. Any person who intentionally destroys property by means of explosion or fire (using thermite on a bank vault, blowing up a vehicle, setting a house or dumpster on fire, ect.) shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: the property is government owned.

1. Any person who willfully enters upon or remains on any property after being given notice against entering or remaining that is given by a property owner, an agent acting officially on behalf of the owner, a government official, or a law enforcement officer (whether verbal, written, posted, or otherwise) shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Any person who is not authorized to enter upon the soil of a restricted area 100 feet radius of the State Penitentiary, except in the visitors area or parking lot, or within restricted areas of other government buildings such as, but not limited to, the areas beyond the lobby of Law Enforcement Stations, the Judge's Chambers of Court Houses, Military Bases, Palmer Tayler Power Station and Los Santos Department of Water and Power ect., shall be found guilty of this code.

3. Violators shall be given a lawful order to leave first. If they refuse to heed the order, then charges may be levied.

1. Any person who disrupts, disturbs, or halts the standard operations of a facility or the movement of the staff within that facility with an unwelcome presence shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Illegal Occupation requires a threat of force or a refusal to vacate the premises upon receiving a lawful order or eviction request from the premise’s staff.

3. Aggravating circumstances: the property is government owned.

1. Any person who uses malicious software and/or hardware to subvert and bypass digital security in electronic devices, computers, phones, or any other digital asset shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who (without political motive) threatens to bomb or destroy a government building, place of public gathering, any other building or structure, or place used for human occupancy; OR reports, conveys, or repeats any information knowing such information to be false; any threat to bomb, use explosive device, or cause mass destruction shall be found guilty of this code.

2. It shall not be a defense under this code, that the threatened bombing or destruction was a hoax or false.

1. Any person who unlawfully uses an explosive device, incendiary device, or bomb (a destructive device is any device that is capable of causing: death, serious bodily damage, or substantial material damage or the dissemination or impact of toxic chemicals, biological agents or similar substances); to alter or destroy a government building, structure, or place used for human occupancy shall be found guilty of this code.

2. If the use of the explosive device, incendiary device, or bomb was during the act of a robbery, this charge shall not apply.

1. Any person who knowingly possesses, receives, or retains stolen property shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who knowingly possesses, receives, or retains stolen property that constitutes first responder equipment, including but not limited to, police, fire, or medical equipment, shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who flees the lawful custody of a law enforcement officer after detainment, arrest, or confinement shall be found guilty of this code.

1. The act of an individual, or a group of individuals, using means of aggression, lethal force, or other acts to attempt to or successfully coerce the release of, or forcefully gain access and remove an individual who is serving an active sentence, whether in the holding cells, jails, prison, or psychiatric hold to any other location shall be found guilty of this code.

1. The act of theft, misappropriation, or fraudulent conversion of funds or property placed in one’s trust by an employer, legal contract, or financial obligation shall be found guilty of this code. Additionally, it includes threats and attempts, as a full charge, to obtain funds or property that one is not legally entitled to.

1. Any person who attempts to materially persuade a government official, government employee, law enforcement officer, or other person who works for the government to use their position to commit an illegal act or to ignore the existence of an illegal act willfully shall be found guilty of this code. Bribery is also applied to the knowing acceptance of such persuasion.

1. Any person who unlawfully hinders the discovery, apprehension, conviction, defense, or punishment of anyone who has committed a crime or of evidence shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Examples are, but not limited to: providing false information to peace officers while being detained/arrested, destroying or tampering with evidence, or utilizing any violence or physical threat against a witness, law enforcement officer, or court official to prevent justice from being served, or intentionally breaking laws to gain the attention of a law enforcement officer. Obstruction of Justice shall also include the willful refusal to comply with a lawful order issued by a peace officer, court official, or other authorized public official when such refusal materially delays, hinders, or interferes with an investigation, detention, arrest, execution of a warrant, emergency response, or lawful performance of official duties.

3. Mere verbal disagreement, criticism, or questioning of a peace officer shall not alone constitute Obstruction of Justice. The actions have to cause a meaningful and articulable disruption or slow down ability to complete official duties. The conduct must create a material or substantial hindrance to the lawful performance of official duties.

1. Any person who fails to identify one’s self while being detained on reasonable suspicion after being lawfully requested by a peace officer shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Identification can be made by surrendering a state-issued driver's license or identification card or by providing a full name and date of birth to the peace officer.

1. Any person who intentionally or neglectfully pretends to be a Government Official shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Government Officials include law enforcement officers, judges, JD officials and fire/ems personnel.

1. Any person who uses non-lethal evasion while being handcuffed, arrested, or detained shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who, while on foot or operating a non-motor vehicle, intentionally flees from a person they know to be a law enforcement officer attempting to lawfully arrest or detain them shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Does not stack with Evading Arrest

1. Any person who operates a motor vehicle, watercraft, or aircraft while fleeing from a law enforcement officer attempting to arrest or detain them shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: Reckless endangerment of the public, evading in the commission of a felony.

1. Any person who intentionally reports to any emergency service agency (including but not limited to: law enforcement, dispatch operators, and San Andreas Fire Rescue) the existence of a medical emergency, safety emergency, mass casualty incident, or terroristic act to which they know does not exist and which elicits a use of emergency services resources to respond to the report shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who intentionally makes a false statement to an on-duty law enforcement officer or 911, including prank calls , shall be found guilty of violating this code.

1. Any person who willfully and intentionally destroys, attempts to destroy, creates, attempts to create false evidence, conceals, or alters any evidence that can later potentially be used in a criminal investigation or court proceeding is guilty under this Code section.

1. Any person who willfully engages in contemptuous conduct, defined as failure to comply with a court order or subpoena (including failure to appear), disobeys, resists, or interferes with a lawful order or process of the court, misbehaves or creates a disturbance in the presence of the court in an attempt to obstruct justice, disrespects or insults the court (or its officers) intending to undermine the authority of dignity thereof, is belligerent, disobedient or disrespectful to the court (or its officers), or engages in poor conduct outside of the courtroom, shall be found guilty under this code.

1. Any person who submits a false statement while under oath or affirmation shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who violates the terms of their bail bond as agreed upon by the court shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Any person who violates the terms of the bail bond shall have their bail bond revoked and must return to custody. If a person does not voluntarily return to custody, a bench warrant will be issued for arrest.

1. Any person who willfully interferes, obstructs, frightens, or hinders a police service animal used by San Andreas Law Enforcement Officers in the performance of their duties shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating Circumstances: The police service animal was beat, kicked, struck, injured, disabled, or death was caused.

1. Any person who willfully and knowingly hides or harbors a criminal who has escaped custody or is currently wanted by law enforcement officers in their home, property, vehicle, or other secured facility and/or knowingly provides a criminal with instructions or information to help them further evade police custody shall be found guilty of this code.

1. It shall be unlawful for anyone except a sworn police officer or firefighter to have any police/fireman badge issued by the State of San Andreas, Blaine County, or the City of Los Santos.

1. Any person who wilfully and without cause tampers with, injures or breaks any public or private fire alarm apparatus, emergency phone, radio, or other wire or signal, or any fire-fighting equipment, or who wilfully and without having reasonable grounds for believing a fire exists, sends, gives, transmits, or sounds any false alarm of fire, by shouting in a public place or by means of any public or private fire alarm system or signal, or by telephone, is guilty of this crime.

1. It is illegal for any person to have counterfeit or marked bills on their person.

2. It shall not be a defense that the person possessing the counterfeit or marked bills was unaware they were marked as stolen or counterfeit.

1. If a parent of a minor child willfully omits without a lawful excuse to furnish necessary clothing, food, shelter or medical attendance, or other remedial care for his or her child, he or she shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who intentionally exposes the private or intimate parts of one’s body in a public place, or who exposes the private or intimate parts of another’s body shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who knowingly engages in or offers to engage in a sexual act in exchange for payment or other goods and services shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who knowingly receives financial support or maintenance from the earnings of someone engaged in prostitution shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who engages in behavior that intentionally disturbs the public peace, provokes violence, obstructs public areas, or otherwise disrupts public order or decency shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Examples of Disorderly Conduct include, but are not limited to: Engaging in public fights or physical altercations in non-sanctioned areas, making unreasonable noise or causing hazardous public disturbances, using offensive language or gestures in a threatening manner toward others in a public setting.

3. On-Duty law enforcement officers cannot be considered victims of offensive language or gestures included in this code section.

1. Any person who, in groups of two (2) or more with common intent, assembles to attain the purpose, whether lawful or unlawful, by acts of intimidation and disorder likely to produce danger to the peace of the neighborhood and create a tangible threat to public speech shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: If the person(s) takes steps towards becoming forcible and violent, or becomes forcible and violent (riot).

1. The legal age to possess marijuana is 21 years old.

2. It is illegal to be in possession of more than 25 grams of marijuana buds of any strain. Marijuana buds are the product of the marijuana plant; possession of the entire marijuana plant or marijuana seeds is not legal.

3. It is illegal to be in possession of more than 25 marijuana joints.

4. Aggravating circumstances: If a person has over 100 buds and/or joints (ie: 20 buds and 80 joints would equal aggravated)

1. Any person who possesses controlled substances, unless the controlled substance is in a labeled prescription container, prescribed to the person by a physician, podiatrist, dentist, or veterinarian licensed to practice within the State of San Andreas shall be found guilty of this code. Controlled substances include illicit street drugs as well as prescription medications.

1. Any person who is in possession of a controlled substance or multiple controlled substances in large quantities which are packaged individually into separate baggies or bundles for distribution or sale shall be found guilty of this code. Scales and large amounts of cash, especially in small denominations, are indications of intent to sell.

2. Does stack with Sale of a Controlled Substance.

1. Any person who willingly possesses any device or mechanism used exclusively for the processing or consumption of an illegal controlled substance shall be found guilty of this code. This includes devices for injecting or smoking a controlled substance.

1. Any person who opens or maintains any property for the purpose of unlawfully selling, giving away, storing, or using any controlled substance, firearm, or other illicit device, good, or service shall be found guilty of this code.

1. No person shall manufacture, compound, convert, produce, or prepare, either directly or indirectly by chemical or natural extraction, any illegal substance.

1. No person shall sell, offer to sell, transport with the intent to sell, or give away a controlled substance to another person, regardless of whether or not they possess that controlled substance.

1. A person who willfully and knowingly sells alcohol to a minor under the age of 21 is guilty under this code section.

2. A person who willfully and knowingly purchases alcohol to provide to a minor under the age of 21 is guilty under this code.

1. Any person who is found being visibly drunk or under the influence of drugs while behaving in a noisy, rowdy, lewd manner or being a nuisance in a public place shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who is under the age of 21 years of age who consumes or possesses alcohol or recreational marijuana shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who leaves ten (10) or fewer items of litter in an open or public place, which is not an appropriate storage container or area designated for such purpose, shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who leaves 10 or more items of litter in an open or public place, which is not an appropriate storage container or area designated for such purpose, shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who offers to sell or attempts to purchase illegal goods or services shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person who remains in any public place without an apparent purpose after being given a lawful order to disperse by a law enforcement officer shall be found guilty of this code.

Unless the provision or context otherwise requires, these definitions shall govern the construction of this vehicle code (Title 2).

Includes any liquid or solid material intended to be ingested by a person which contains ethanol, also known as ethyl alcohol, drinking alcohol, or alcohol, including, but not limited to, alcoholic beverages, intoxicating liquor, malt beverage, beer, wine, spirits, liqueur, whiskey, rum, vodka, cordials, gin, brandy, and any mixture containing one or more alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic beverage includes a mixture of one or more alcoholic beverages whether found or ingested separately or as a mixture.

Alleyways are narrow pathways between or behind buildings.

An all-terrain vehicle shall be considered any vehicle that:

1. Is suspended on three or more low-pressure tires.

2. Has a single seat designed to be straddled by the operator, or a single seat designed to be straddled by the operator and a seat for no more than one passenger.

3. Has handlebars for steering control.

An all-terrain vehicle shall also be considered a recreational off-highway vehicle.

The same meaning as “yellow.”

A vehicle which has a reinforced structure to protect occupants from assaults, bullets, and blasts

1. Any ambulance, lifeguard, or lifesaving equipment operated and approved to operate in response to emergency calls. Vehicles must be approved by the Commissioner of the San Andreas Highway Patrol, excluding any vehicle owned and operated by the San Andreas Fire Rescue or San Andreas Coast Guard.

2. Any vehicle operated by the following persons, agencies, or organizations:

1. Any federal, state, or local agency that employs peace officers.

2. Any forestry or fire department.

3. Any vehicle for which an authorized emergency vehicle permit has been issued by the Commissioner of the San Andreas Highway Patrol.

A device upon which any person may ride, propelled exclusively by human power through a belt, chain, or gears, and having one or more wheels. Persons riding bicycles are subject to the provisions of this code.

The current Commissioner of the San Andreas Highway Patrol.

City: Includes every city within the State of San Andreas. County: Includes every county within the State of San Andreas.

Any time visibility is not sufficient to render a clear or discernible persons or vehicles on the highway. This is referred to as “sunset to sunrise.”

A person who drives or is in actual physical control of a vehicle.

A valid license to drive the type of motor vehicle or combination of vehicles for which a person is licensed under this code.

An employee of a driving school licensed by the Commissioner to instruct others in the operation of motor vehicles.

Any substance or combination of substances, other than alcohol, which could so affect the nervous system, brain, or muscles of a person as to impair, to an appreciable degree, their ability to drive a vehicle in the manner that an ordinarily prudent and cautious person, in full possession of his faculties, using reasonable care, would drive a similar vehicle under like conditions.

A way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Highway includes the street.

An area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways, of two highways which join one another at approximately right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.

A white line extending across a roadway or any portion thereof to indicate the point at which traffic is required to stop in compliance with legal requirements.

Any sedan or sport utility vehicle, of either standard or extended length, with a seating capacity of not more than 10 passengers including the driver, used in the transportation of passengers for hire on a prearranged basis within this state.

A motor vehicle having a seat or saddle for the use of the rider, designed to travel on not more than three wheels in contact with the ground.

A self-propelled vehicle which utilizes either a combustion engine or an electrical engine to generate force to move the vehicle.

Any sign, signal, marking, or device, placed or erected, for the purpose of regulating, warning, or guiding traffic, but does not include islands, curbs, traffic barriers, speed humps, speed bumps, or other roadway design features.

Any device, whether manually, electrically or mechanically operated, by which traffic is alternately directed to stop and proceed.

A person having legal ownership per documentation to belongings, vehicles, property, ect. A renter or borrower of property may be considered an owner by this definition, if they have legalized paperwork indicating that they have such rights.

Any vehicle designed to carry more than 10 persons including the driver.

A person who is afoot.

A natural person, firm, copartnership, association, or corporation.

A motor vehicle which is equipped with an open box-type bed.

A motor vehicle, except a motorcycle, which is used to escort one or more other vehicles, when required, due to the vehicle's size or character of loan.

A way or place in private ownership and used for vehicular travel by the owner and those having express or implied permission from the owner but not by other members of the public.

A person registered by the San Andreas Department of Motor Vehicles as the owner of a vehicle.

A place where vehicles subject to registration are repaired, rebuilt, reconditioned, repainted or in any way maintained for the public at a charge.

Any person who has the intent to live or be located in this state on more than a temporary or transient basis. The following are evidence of residency for the purpose of vehicle registration:

1. Address where the person lives

2. Possession of a San Andreas Driver License

3. Renting or leasing a home

Two or more persons traveling by any mode, including, but not limited to, carpooling, vanpooling, bus pooling, taxi pooling, jitney and public transit.

A privilege of the immediate use of the highway.

Any existing vehicle route that has significant evidence of prior use by vehicles. The road does not mean any route traversed exclusively by bicycles, motorcycles or off-highway motor vehicles.

1. Even though nature may alter or eliminate portions of an existing vehicle route, the route shall still be considered a road where there is evidence of periodic use.

2. A vehicle route need not necessarily be a publicly or privately maintained surface to be a road.

Portions of a highway improved, designed, or ordinarily used for vehicular travel.

An area or space lawfully set apart within a roadway for the exclusive use of pedestrians and which is protected, or which is marked or indicated by vertical signs, raise markers or raised buttons, in order to make such area or space plainly visible at all times while the same is set apart as a safety zone.

A vehicle designed for carrying persons or property, used in conjunction with a motor vehicle, and so constructed that some part of its weight and that of its load rests upon, or is carried by another vehicle.

Portion of a highway, other than the roadway, set apart by curbs, barriers, markings or other delineation for pedestrian travel.

A motor vehicle designed to travel over ice or snow in whole or in part on skis, belts, or cleats, which is commonly referred to as an Over Snow Vehicle (OSV).

When prohibited, shall mean any cessation of movement of a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or in compliance with the direction of a police officer or official traffic control device or signal.

A way or place of whatever nature, publicly maintained and open to the use of the public for purposes of vehicular travel. Street includes the highway.

A bus which carries passengers from one destination to another along a predetermined route for a specific purpose, such as sight seeing or hired for a trip.

A motor vehicle which has been altered or designed and equipped for, and primarily used in the business of transporting vehicles by means of a crane, hosit, tow bar, tow line, or dolly or is otherwise primarily used to render assistance to other vehicles.

A member of the San Andreas Highway Patrol, or any peace officer who is on duty for the exclusive or main purpose of enforcing traffic. This applies to any officer certified to conduct traffic related enforcement.

A vehicle designed for carrying persons or property or its own structure and for being drawn by a motor vehicle and so constructed that no part of its weight rests upon any other vehicle.

Turning of a vehicle upon a highway so as to proceed in the opposite direction whether accomplished by one continuous movement or not.

A device by which any person or property may be propelled, moved, or drawn upon a highway, expecting a device moved exclusively by human power or used exclusively upon stationary rails or tracks.

A motor vehicle number, serial number, or other distinguishing number, letter, mark, character, or datum, or any combination thereof, required or employed by the manufacturer or the department for the purpose of uniquely identifying a motor vehicle or motor vehicle part or for the purpose of registration.

"Implied Consent" refers to the legal doctrine that by choosing to operate a motor vehicle on any public roadway within the State of San Andreas, a person is deemed to have automatically consented to submit to lawful chemical and breath testing to determine the presence of alcohol, controlled substances, or impairing agents. Any person who holds a valid drivers license agrees to the implied consent doctrine.

1. Operating a motor vehicle that is not registered with the State of San Andreas is prohibited. This charge does not apply if the driven vehicle is a business vehicle registered to an individual, a commercial vehicle, a government vehicle, or a rental vehicle (provided there is appropriate rental paperwork)."

1. When capable, a vehicle shall have a license plate attached to the rear for display. A vehicle shall have a rear and front plate visible for display if capable. If a vehicle cannot display a rear license plate, one shall be visible from the front.

2. If a motor vehicle cannot have a license plate, proof of registration shall be presented to any peace officer during a traffic stop or if the vehicle is on a publicly maintained highway or road.

3. Only vehicles licensed and registered under the State of San Andreas and used for public services, such as emergency response, maintenance, and repair of city, county, and state resources, may utilize an exempt plate.

4. A peace officer shall not conduct a traffic enforcement stop for this section if the vehicle cannot have a license plate.

1. A person may not drive a motor vehicle upon a highway, unless the person holds a valid driver’s license issued under this code.

2. A driver must have all required fields reported in their driver's license to be considered valid, to include name and proper address.

3. A driver must have a picture from the shoulders up, with full view of the license owner’s face, which is free from any coverings with the exception of clear prescription glasses, being the center of the picture, with a blue, white, tan/brown background free from any designs, markings, or lettering.

4. No person shall have in his or her possession, more than one driver’s license.

1. No person may operate a motor vehicle without being in immediate possession of a valid state-issued driver’s license.

2. The license is only valid between the issue date and the expiration date.

1. Failure to provide a driver's license by the driver shall constitute not having a valid driver's license in possession, per 700.01

2. A passenger failing or refusing to provide a driver's license or identification card for identification purposes shall be considered obstruction and subject to arrest.

1. No person shall drive a motor vehicle when that person’s driving privilege is suspended or revoked.

2. A license is considered suspended or revoked until reinstated at the DMV, even if the suspended or revocation date has passed.

3. If found to be driving a motor vehicle while driving privileges are suspended or revoked, the suspension time shall double.

1. Primary Agency: For the purposes of this section, the San Andreas Highway Patrol shall be responsible for all motor vehicle accident reporting and investigations throughout the State of San Andreas. If unavailable, another Law Enforcement Officer may respond to an accident and enforce these codes.

2. Reporting Requirements: When a motor vehicle accident occurs, the operator of the vehicle must come to a stop at a safe location and provide his or her driver's license, name, current residence address, names and current residence addresses of any occupant of the driver’s vehicle injured in the accident, registration information to the person struck, or the driver or occupants of any vehicle collided with and shall give the information to any police officer at the scene of an accident. The driver also shall render to any person injured in the accident reasonable assistance, including transporting, or making arrangements for transporting, any injured person to a nearby hospital, if it is apparent that treatment is necessary or if any injured person requests that transportation.

1. Any person who causes or contributes to a traffic accident (such as colliding with a person, object, or vehicle) and fails to stop and identify themselves and provide reporting requirements afterwards shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: The accident resulted in injury to a person other than themselves or in the death of a person.

A police officer, firefighter or government employee, who is authorized to drive an emergency vehicle, is exempt from all vehicle code requirements under all of the following conditions:

1. The vehicle being driven is in response to an emergency call, or engaged in rescue operations, or involved in incident traffic control, or is being used in the immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law, or is responding to a fire alarm.

2. The driver of the vehicle sounds a siren as may be reasonably necessary and the vehicle displays a lighted red, blue, or a combination of either light, visible from the front as a warning to other drivers and pedestrians.

A siren shall not be sounded by an authorized emergency vehicle except when required under this section.

1. Section 900.00 does not relieve the driver of a vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway, nor protect them from the consequences of an arbitrary exercise of the privileges granted in that section.

1. Any person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all the rights and is subject to all laws applicable to the driver of a vehicle in this vehicle code.

2. A peace officer operating a bicycle during the course of his/her duties is exempt from the requirements of this code while engaged in response to an emergency call, rescue operations, or immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. A peace officer is not relieved from the duty to operate a bicycle with due regard for the safety of all persons using a roadway.

3. A driver license is not required for any individual operating a bicycle.

1. All bicycles must have all tires in contact with the ground while operating on a roadway. Bicycles may not operate upon controlled freeways (interstates) or along the shoulder of controlled freeways.

2. All bicycles must be ridden in the same direction as the flow of vehicle traffic for the lane/side of the road they are riding on.

1. No person shall operate a bicycle on a roadway during the hours of darkness unless they are wearing a reflective vest or clothing and are visible to vehicles. During hours of darkness, bicycles shall be ridden to the furthest right side of a roadway as possible.

1. Bicycles operated at a slower speed than the posted speed limit must ride as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except when overtaking and passing another bicycle or vehicle heading in the same direction, when making a left turn at an intersection or into a private driveway/roadway or when reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions.

1. No person riding on a bicycle shall attach themselves to any vehicle on the roadway.

1. No person shall leave a bicycle lying on its side on any sidewalk, or shall park a bicycle on a sidewalk in any other position so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic.

1. Any person riding a bicycle upon a roadway has all the rights and is subject to all laws applicable to the driver of a vehicle in this vehicle code.

2. A peace officer operating a bicycle during the course of his/her duties is exempt from the requirements of this code while engaged in response to an emergency call, rescue operations, or immediate pursuit of an actual or suspected violator of the law. A peace officer is not relieved from the duty to operate a bicycle with due regard for the safety of all persons using a roadway.

1. No person shall operate a motorcycle or a motorized scooter on a roadway unless all tires are on the ground.

1. Motorcycles operated at a slower speed than the posted speed limit must drive as close as possible to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway except when overtaking and passing another motorcycle or vehicle heading in the same direction, when making a left turn at an intersection or into a private driveway/roadway or when reasonably necessary to avoid hazardous conditions.

1. No person riding on a motorcycle or a motorized scooter shall attach themselves to a vehicle on the roadway.

1. No person shall leave a motorcycle or a motorized scooter lying on its side on any sidewalk, or shall park a motorcycle or a motorized scooter on a sidewalk in any other position so that there is not an adequate path for pedestrian traffic.

1. A driver facing a steady circular red signal shall stop at a marked limit line, or before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until a green light indication to proceed is shown.

2. Except when a sign is in place prohibiting a turn, a driver, after stopping at a steady circular red signal, may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street. A driver making that turn shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within a crosswalk and to any vehicle that has approached or is approaching the intersection and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to that vehicle until the driver can proceed safely.

3. A driver must come to a complete stop at all marked intersections labeled with a red octagon stop sign or a line marked with the words STOP on the pavement.

1. A driver shall not cut through a sidewalk, parking lot, private property, or business without stopping in an attempt to avoid a stoplight or stop sign.

2. Any driver who cuts from roadway to roadway to avoid a traffic control device shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Upon all public roadways, marked lanes or unmarked, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway for their direction of travel.

2. The following vehicle maneuvers are allowed under this code when necessary and safe:

1. Overtaking and passing another vehicle in the same direction while observing traffic laws for legal passing.

2. Making a lawful left turn.

3. When necessary due to road construction or repair.

4. Driving on a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.

5. Driving on a roadway that is not wide enough for two way vehicle traffic.

3. Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of yellow markings on the roadway, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful to do either of the following:

1. To drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section.

2. To make any left, semicircular, or U-turn with the vehicle on the divided highway, except through an opening in the barrier designated and intended by public authorities for the use of vehicles or through a plainly marked opening in the dividing section.

1. On a two-lane highway where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite direction or other conditions, any vehicle driving upon the highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time, behind which five or more vehicles are formed in line, shall turn off the roadway onto the shoulder or a safe pull off location in order to permit the vehicles following it to proceed.

2. When merging onto a highway or another road without a dedicated lane, the merging vehicle must yield to vehicles in the right hand lane of the highway or road.

1. Whenever any public roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction, a vehicle shall be driven within a single lane and shall not move from the lane into another until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.

1. No driver may continue driving operations between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane, including on both divided and undivided streets, roads, or highways.

2. Motorcycles, motorized scooters, and bicycles may lane split on the left side of a vehicle on divided roads clearly marked by lanes, regardless if the markings indicate a passing or no passing zone. Lane splitting on multi-lane (3 or more lanes) roads is not allowed on the left-most lane. When lane splitting in a no passing zone, the rider shall not cross the double yellow to split lanes. Lane-splitting shall not be done if the vehicle being passed does not allow enough space to safely pass inside of the lane of travel.

1. No driver of a motor vehicle may follow another vehicle so closely as to not allow enough reaction time to bring their vehicle to a complete stop in time to avoid a collision. Speed, weather, vehicle, and road conditions are not valid reasons to not be able to stop and avoid a collision.

1. No motor vehicle, except an authorized emergency vehicle, shall follow within 300 feet of any authorized emergency vehicle. For the purpose of this section, only marked patrol vehicles will be considered an emergency vehicle.

1. No person shall drive or propel any vehicle upon, over, or across any fire hose or any fire equipment used by or under the supervision and control of any fire fighter.

1. A person driving a motor vehicle shall not knowingly permit a person to ride on a vehicle or upon a portion of a vehicle that is not designed or intended for the use of passengers.

2. A person shall not ride on a vehicle or upon a portion of a vehicle that is not designed or intended for the use of passengers.

1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left at a safe distance without interfering with the safe operation of the overtaken vehicle.

2. On a two-lane highway, no vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the center of the roadway in overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction unless the left side is clearly visible and free of oncoming traffic for a sufficient distance ahead to permit such overtaking and passing to be completely made without interfering with the safe operation of any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction.

3. The driver of a vehicle may never overtake and pass another vehicle on a two-lane highway upon the right side.

4. At no time shall a vehicle cross over a double yellow centerline in order to overtake another vehicle.

5. No driver shall over take more than one vehicle at a time.

1. The driver of a motor vehicle shall not overtake or pass a bicycle proceeding in the same direction on a highway at a distance of less than three feet between any part of the motor vehicle and any part of the bicycle or its operator.

2. If the driver of a motor vehicle is unable to comply due to traffic or roadway conditions, the driver shall slow to a speed that is reasonable and prudent, and may pass only when doing so would not endanger the safety of the operator of the bicycle, taking into account the size, speed, traffic conditions, weather, visibility and surface and width of the highway.

1. No person shall operate a motor vehicle on any public road or highway unless the driver and all passengers are properly restrained by a safety belt.

2. Only the driver and front seat passengers of a limousine for hire shall be restrained.

3. Only the driver of a passenger bus shall be restrained, unless such restraints are present for passengers.

4. Motorcycles are exempt.

1. No person shall willfully interfere with the driver of a vehicle or with the mechanisms of a vehicle in such a manner as to affect the driver’s control of the vehicle.

1. No person shall operate a golf cart or go-kart on any highway or roadway, unless the roadway is gravel/unpaved or a designated off-road trail.

2. No person shall operate a golf cart or go-kart on any sidewalk or pedestrian pathway meant for foot traffic only.

1. No person shall drive a motor vehicle while using a wireless telephone unless that telephone is specifically designed and configured to allow hands-free listening and talking, and is used in that manner while driving.

2. This does not apply if the phone is used in an emergency situation, including but not limited to, an emergency call to law enforcement, health care provider, fire department, or other emergency services agency.

1. Any person who receives three (3) or more citations within a rolling 48-hour period for any combination of the following: Speeding (1700.03 - 1700.05) Unsafe Start (1700.06) Red Signals (1200.01)

2. Or; any offense which through maliciousness or through intentional acts results in, or contributes to a motor vehicle accident or a vehicle accident results in more than minor injuries may be considered careless or aggressive driving.

1. No person shall drive a vehicle, either on a roadway or in an off street parking facility, in a manner which demonstrates a wanton and willful disregard for the safety of persons or property.

2. In order for reckless driving to be charged, the reckless actions must be more than just one action of “reckless” driving, there must be at least 2 infractions within the observed driving actions. (For example: A driver must run multiple red lights at higher speeds without slowing down through intersections, weaving in and out of traffic nearly missing other vehicles while recklessly speeding).

3. Examples of reckless driving include, but are not limited to, intentionally failing to yield the right of way to other vehicles and pedestrians, racing other vehicles, evading law enforcement, running multiple red lights or stop signs, reckless speeding, speeds over 110 mph, driving while under the influence/ while intoxicated, ect.

4. Does stack with Reckless Speeding, Speeds over 110mph, Driving Under the Influence, Motor Vehicle Contest.

1. The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection must yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has already entered the intersection from another direction. When two vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on his or her immediate right.

2. The driver of a vehicle making a left turn or a U-turn, or turning left into a public or private property or alley, must yield to vehicles approaching from the opposite direction until the turn can be made safely.

1. All traffic must yield the right of way upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle which is sounding a siren and has a combination of at least red, blue, and/or white lights by immediately driving to the right-hand edge or curb of the roadway, be clear of any intersection, and remain stopped until the emergency vehicle has passed.

2. Emergency vehicles not operating their lights and sirens must yield to other emergency vehicles with their lights and sirens activated.

3. This section shall not relieve the officer or driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons and property.

4. All traffic must provide one lane of clearance between their vehicle and a stationary emergency vehicle or tow vehicle with their emergency lights or amber lights activated, if traffic allows for safe merging into another lane. If a vehicle is unable to move over one lane, the driver must slow down to 15 mph under the posted speed limit and pass as safely as possible.

5. If emergency personnel are directing traffic, all signals from the peace officer or government official must be followed, to include merging lanes and slowing down or stopping.

1. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within any marked crosswalk or within any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection.

2. This section does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for his or her safety. No pedestrian may suddenly leave a curb or other place of safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle that is so close as to constitute an immediate hazard. No pedestrian may unnecessarily stop or delay traffic while in a marked or unmarked crosswalk.

1. Whenever any vehicle has stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway the driver of any other vehicle approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass the stopped vehicle.

1. No pedestrian on foot shall block or impede traffic by standing, sitting or walking upon a roadway intended for vehicle traffic. No pedestrian on foot shall stop or sit upon a shoulder of a roadway or highway where there is not more than five (5) feet of room between a pedestrian and oncoming vehicle traffic.

1. No pedestrian on foot shall walk in a lane of a four-lane freeway or upon a controlled access freeway (interstate) lane or shoulder.

1. Right turns. The approach for a right hand turn and a right hand turn shall be made as close as practical to the right hand curb or edge of the roadway except:

1. If a right hand turn is made from a one-way street at an intersection, a driver shall complete the turn into any lane lawfully available to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered

2. Upon a highway or roadway having an additional lane or lanes marked for a right turn by appropriate signs or markings, the driver of a vehicle may turn right from any lane designated and marked for that turning movement

2. Left turns. The approach for a left turn shall be made as close as practical to the left hand edge of the extreme left lane or portion of the roadway lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle and, when turning at an intersection, the left turn shall not be made before entering the intersection. After entering the intersection, the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in that direction upon the roadway being entered.

1. No driver shall make a U-turn at an intersection controlled by official traffic control devices when there is a sign to indicate that a U-turn is not allowed.

2. If a U-turn is authorized, it must be completed from the far left hand lane that is lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel from which the turn is commenced.

3. A U-turn may only be made within a business district at an authorized intersection or on a divided highway where an opening has been provided for the purpose of a left turn or a U-turn. The turn shall be made as close as practical to the extreme left hand edge of the lanes in the driver’s direction of travel immediately prior to the initiation of the turn, when more than one lane of travel is present.

4. No person in a residence district shall make a U-turn when any vehicle is approaching from either redirection within 200 feet, except at an intersection when the approaching vehicle is controlled by an official traffic control device.

5. No person shall make a U-turn in front of the driveway entrance or approaches to a fire station. No person shall use the driveway entrance or approaches to a fire station for the purpose of turning a vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction.

6. No person shall make a U-turn upon any highway where the driver of such vehicle must cross a double yellow down the center of the highway.

1. The following speed limits shall be observed, regardless of posted speed limit signs: * 15 mph in any alley way * 25 mph in residential districts * 35 mph in business districts * 35 mph in residential districts of Los Santos city limits * 45 mph in business districts of Los Santos city limits * 50 mph on gravel, dirt, non-paved roadways and hard paved roadways * 60 mph on state routes, except in state route business locations * 65 mph on city expressways and freeways * 75 mph on rural interstate highways

2. No driver may operate a vehicle at a speed greater than the speed limit indicated in this documentation, regardless of posted speed limit signs.

3. No driver may operate a vehicle upon a roadway at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent having due regard for weather, visibility, traffic conditions, the surface and width of the highway and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of persons or property.

4. Drivers shall use fair judgment in their speed when driving in poor conditions, such as poor weather, or on unpaved, slick, or damaged roads.

5. No driver shall drive upon a roadway at such a slow speed as to impede or block the normal flow of traffic, unless the reduced speed is necessary for the safe operation of the vehicle because of road conditions or visibility, or in compliance with the law.

6. No person shall bring a vehicle to a complete stop upon a roadway so as to impede or block the normal reasonable movement of traffic unless the stop is necessary for safe operation or in compliance with laws.

7. Drivers operating any commercial motor vehicle must adhere to Title IV Section 2700.05 for highway speeds.

1. Any person who drives at a speed significantly under the speed limit as listed in this Penal Code, or stops, and creates a traffic back up or disruption shall be found guilty of this Code section.

1. Any person who drives between 1 mph to15 mph over the speed limit as listed in this Penal Code shall be found guilty of this Code section.

Speed Code Type Fine 1 mph - 5 mph Infraction Verbal Warning 6 mph - 15 mph Infraction $750

1. Any person who drives between16 mph to 30 mph over the speed limit as listed in this Penal Code shall be found guilty of this Code section.

1. Any person who drives 31 mph and higher over the speed limit as listed in this Penal Code shall be found guilty of this Code section.

2. Does stack with Reckless Driving

1. Any person who drives in excess of 110 mph on any highway or roadway shall be found guilty of this Code section.

2. Does stack with Reckless Driving

1. Any driver who, when at a complete stop (parked, stopped or standing position) burns out with excessive tire smoke from a complete stop, performs donuts in an intersection, or otherwise accelerates in speed too quickly in a reckless manner shall be found guilty of this code.

1. Any person, who in groups of two or more, willfully engage in street racing, drag racing, or an exhibition of speed by one or more vehicles on a public street, highway or freeway, or without a permit issued for an approved sanctioned event shall be found guilty of this code.

2. No person shall aid or abet in any motor vehicle contest which takes place on public street, highway, or freeway.

3. No person shall, for the purpose of facilitating a motor vehicle contest on any public street, highway, or freeway, place any sort of barricade, or obstruct or assist in obstructing any portion of a roadway.

4. Does stack with reckless driving

1. No vehicle may be parked, with the driver outside the vehicle, in the following ways: * In a manner that obstructs a lane of traffic and prevents the flow of traffic * In a manner that completely obstructs an alleyway * In a manner that obstructs a parking lot entrance * Within a marked crosswalk * In a manner that obstructs more than two thirds of a sidewalk or pedestrian path * On any median * Facing opposing traffic * Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant * On any bridges or tunnels * On any state highway or freeway * On railroad tracks or within range of being struck by a railroad car * In the immediate ambulatory parking or bay area of a hospital or clinic * In front of or obstructing a private driveway or an entrance or exit to a private road or path * Within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant or in a fire lane which has been permanently installed by the city and is affixed to the location permanently.

2. No vehicle may park in a manner not permitted by the property owner. Private property may set its own parking rules, so long as they do not obstruct any public roads or sidewalks. Policies may also be set by a property manager authorized by the property owner. State agencies, such as the LSPD and others, may set parking rules for the facilities they maintain.

3. Any person who is sitting in a vehicle, with the engine on or off, in any above location and refuses to move at the request of a peace officer, or if private property, by the property manager or owner, is guilty of an infraction under this section.

1. Any peace officer within their jurisdiction may remove a vehicle from a location impounded under the following circumstances:

1. A vehicle, except highway maintenance or construction equipment, is stopped, parked, or left standing for more than four hours upon the right-of-way of a freeway or roadway and the driver, if present, cannot move the vehicle under its own power.

2. The person in charge of a vehicle on a highway or public land is, by reason of physical injuries or illness, incapacitated to an extent so as to be unable to drive the vehicle from the area and the vehicle cannot remain parked at the location.

3. The vehicle is illegally parked and there are no license plates or other evidence of registration displayed.

4. If a vehicle is parked or left standing in an area where parking is prohibited by local ordinance and has authorized removal of vehicles.

5. If a vehicle is illegally parked and blocks the movement of a legally parked vehicle.

2. A vehicle may be released back to the legal owner provided they do the following:

1. Pay all costs of towing and storing the vehicle

2. Pay any fines associated with any vehicle parking violations

1. Any owner or person in lawful possession of private property that is held open to the public for parking of vehicles at no fee, or an employee or agent thereof, shall not tow or remove, or cause towing or removal, of a vehicle within one hour of the vehicle being parked.

2. A vehicle may be removed immediately after being illegally parked within fifteen feet of a fire hydrant, in a fire lane, in a manner that interferes with an entrance to, or an exit from, the private property, or in a parking space or stall legally designated for disabled persons.

3. This penal code does not apply for property designated for parking at a residential property, or to property designated for parking at a hotel or motel, where the parking stalls or spaces are clearly marked for a specific room.

1. No person, who engaged in the operation of off-street parking facilities may tow, remove, or authorize towing and removal of any vehicle within 24 hours of the expiration of the period for which a particular fee is charged.

2. No person shall tow or authorize the towing and removal of any vehicle when such parking facilities are held open for public use and there was no attendant on duty or other facilities permitting the patron to pay or remit the parking charges at the time such vehicle was first parked.

(a) No person under the age of 21 shall drive a vehicle or operate heavy machinery while under the influence of alcohol. (b) No person under the age of 21 shall drive a vehicle while under the influence of any awareness-altering drugs, regardless of prescription, legal or illegal. (c) No person under the age of 21 shall drive a vehicle while under the combined influence of any alcoholic beverage and drug.

1. No person shall smoke or ingest marijuana or any other marijuana product while driving a motor vehicle; or No person shall smoke or ingest marijuana or any other marijuana product while riding as a passenger in any motor vehicle.

2. Aggravating Circumstances: Marijuana DUI with injury

Offense Number Code Type Retribution 1st Offense (a) Misdemeanor 10 minutes, $1,950 Fine, 3 day license suspension 2nd Offense (a) Misdemeanor 15 minutes, $2,500 Fine, 4 day license suspension 3rd Offense (a) Misdemeanor 30 minutes, $5,000 Fine, 6 day license suspension 3rd Offense (b) Misdemeanor 30 minutes, $5,000 Fine DUI with Injury (a) Felony 45 minutes, $6,000 Fine, 8 day license suspension

1. Any person who violates penal code 2000.01 and performs one of the acts below is guilty under this code:

1. Drives a vehicle or operates heavy machinery while under the influence of alcohol at or above a limit of 0.15 BAC.

2. Exceeds the speed limit by 20 mph while under the influence of alcohol at or above the legal limit of 0.08 and commits a violation of 1700.02 reckless driving.

3. Injures or kills another person due to an accident caused while in violation of 2000.01 Driving Under the Influence (DUI).

2. Does stack with Reckless Driving

1. No person who drives a motor vehicle shall drink any alcoholic beverage while in operation of the vehicle.

2. No passenger inside of a motor vehicle may drink any alcoholic beverage.

3. No person who is operating a motor vehicle may have in their possession on their person a bottle, can, or other receptacle containing an alcoholic beverage which has been opened, or seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed.

4. No passenger in a motor vehicle may have in their possession on their person a bottle, can, or other receptacle containing any alcoholic beverage that has been opened or a seal broken or the contents of which have been partially removed.

5. No person shall keep inside a motor vehicle any bottle, can, or other receptacle any alcoholic beverage that has been opens, or a seal broken, or the contents of which have been partially removed, unless the container is kept in the trunk of a vehicle, or if a trunk is not equipped on the vehicle, shall be kept in some other area of the vehicle that is not normally occupied by the driver or passengers. A glove box is considered an area occupied by the driver and passengers for this penal code section.

1. No person may have in their possession, while operating a motor vehicle or as a passenger of a motor vehicle, a receptacle containing cannabis or cannabis products which has been opened or a seal broken, or loose cannabis flower not in a container.

1. Any individual who operates a motor vehicle within the State of San Andreas is deemed to have given implied consent to submit to a lawful request for chemical testing (including breath, blood, or urine) by a peace officer for the purpose of determining impairment by alcohol or drugs.

2. Officers must have probable cause to believe the individual was operating a motor vehicle under the influence of either alcohol and/or a controlled substance before administering any chemical testing.

3. Testing includes: Breathalyzer or other BAC tests Blood or urine sampling

1. It is unlawful for any person to refuse or fail to comply with a lawful request for a chemical or breath test made under the Implied Consent Law.

2. Officers must advise individuals of the following: Refusal is unlawful Refusal will result in license suspension, Refusal may be used as evidence in court proceedings.

1. All motor vehicles operated on a roadway shall be equipped with the following lights:

2. Two (2) working headlights.

1. Exception: Motorcycles and golf carts may have only one (1) headlight

2. Headlight(s) must be operational from hours of dusk until dawn, and/or inclement weather.

3. High beams may not be used within 500 feet of an oncoming vehicle traveling in the opposite direction, or within 300 feet behind a vehicle traveling the same direction.

4. Headlight colors may only be white, yellow, and xenon colored.

3. Two (2) working red taillights

1. Exception: Motorcycles and golf carts may have only one (1) taillight

2. Taillight(s) must be operational from hours of dusk until dawn, and/or inclement weather

4. Two (2) red brake lights

1. Brake lights may be combined with tail lights

2. Brake lights must operate with the brake pedal pressed

5. Four (4) turn signals

1. Not required if hand signals are used, except for commercial motor vehicles.

1. Exception: Motorcycles

6. One (1) White back up light

1. Backup lights must operate when the vehicle is moving in reverse

1. Exception: Motorcycles

1. All motor vehicles operated on a roadway shall be equipped with the following equipment:

2. Windshield free of cracks or deformities impairing a drivers visual ability

1. Exception: motorcycles and golf carts may operate without a windshield

3. Two (2) rear view mirrors, one of which must be on the left side of the vehicle in view of the driver

1. Exception: Motorcycles, ATV’s, and Golf carts are exempt from rear view mirrors.

4. Horn

1. Horns may only be used when reasonably necessary to ensure safe operation. Excessive use or any other use is a violation of this section.

5. Fenders/body panels must offer adequate protection to effectively minimize the spray or splash of water or mud to the rear of the vehicle and fenders or covers shall be at least as wide as the tire tread.

1. Exception: Motorcycles, Motorized Scooters, bicycles

2. Vehicles in violation of this code are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

6. Front and rear bumper

1. Exception: Motorcycles, Motorized Scooters, bicycles

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

7. Brakes

1. Commercial vehicles which violate this requirement are subject to being put out of service.

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

8. Tires must be rubber in nature and no metal may contact the road surface

1. Commercial vehicles which violate this requirement are subject to being put out of service.

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

9. All cargo and passengers must be secured and located in a location designed for passengers or cargo.

1. Commercial vehicles which violate this requirement are subject to being put out of service.

1. No vehicle may be equipped with the following equipment, unless otherwise stated by an exception:

2. Flashing lights

1. Exception: Emergency vehicles, construction vehicles, security vehicles, utility vehicles, turn signals, and tow trucks

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

3. Any blue or red lights, visible from the front, side, or rear of the vehicle

1. Exception: Emergency vehicles

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

4. Any markings which signify the vehicle as an emergency vehicle

1. Exception: Emergency vehicles

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

5. Sirens

1. Exception: Emergency vehicles

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

6. Aftermarket Hydraulic Equipment which changes the height of any portion of the car, either temporarily or permanently, when the equipment is used on a roadway.

1. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

7. Vehicle Armor

1. Exception: vehicles which have been approved for armored use

2. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding at the discretion of the officer.

8. The use of any device to jam or interfere with Radars

1. Violations of this requirement are subject to impounding and seizing of the equipment at the discretion of the officer.

1. The following are considered off-highway vehicles:

1. Dirt bikes or motorcycles designed for off-road travel and equipped with all-terrain tires

2. Snowmobiles or other vehicles designed for travel over snow or ice

3. Motor vehicles commonly referred to as sand buggy, dune buggy, go-karts, or all-terrain vehicle

4. Motor vehicles commonly referred to as a jeep which do not meet vehicle equipment guidelines for road worthiness

5. Farm equipment, tractors

1. All vehicles under this chapter must be registered in the State of San Andreas.

1. Exception: Go-Karts, Tractors and farm equipment

2. The operator of the vehicles must provide proof of registration to any peace officer who lawfully requests access to such documents.

3. Dirt bikes, jeeps, all-terrain vehicles shall follow 600.03 License Plate policy. If a fixture to which attach a license plate is not available, a pocket plate shall suffice and must be provided to peace officers when lawfully requested.

1. Any vehicle listed under this chapter may only operate on the roadway in the following manner:

1. On a two-lane highway, only to cross the highway at an angle of approximately 90 degrees to the direction of the roadway and at a place where a quick and safe crossing may be made.

2. On a highway having more than two lanes, or limited access, an off-highway motor vehicle may only cross at designated crossings and shall cross in a quick and safe manner.

3. A peace officer may operate or drive an off-highway vehicle upon a highway in an emergency response situation.

2. Any off-road vehicle which meets vehicle equipment requirements, and has valid insurance may operate on a roadway.

1. No person shall drive an off-highway motor vehicle at a speed greater than is reasonable or prudent for conditions of the terrain they are traveling upon and in no event at a speed which endangers the safety of other persons or properties.

2. The observed speed limit within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals shall be 15 miles per hour.

1. Any motor vehicle specifically designed for, and used exclusively in, an agricultural operation for the purposes of carrying, or returning empty from carrying, silage and is operated by a farmer, an employee of the farmer, or a contracted employee of the farmer, between one part of a farm to another part of the farm.

2. Farm equipment shall not be operated on public roadways laden for more than two miles from the point of origin.

3. Farm equipment shall not be operated in excess of 25 miles per hour on the roadway.

4. Farm equipment shall not be operated on any Rural Freeway or City Freeway.

5. Semi Truck and Trailers used for farming purposes shall be registered as a commercial vehicle and follow all Commercial Vehicle codes in Title IV.

Regardless if the vehicle is operated by a human driver or in autonomous mode, the driver and/or registered owner is responsible for all actions the vehicle conducts. Any traffic violations committed is the sole responsibility of the human operator.

1. A human operator is required to be seated in the driver seat at all times regardless if the vehicle is being operated in autonomous mode or operated by a human.

2. The driver of a vehicle capable of autonomous driving must always be alert of surroundings, may not be under the influence of alcohol or drugs, and capable of taking over operations of the vehicle at any time while the vehicle is in autonomous mode.

3. Does stack with Driving Under the Influence, Distracted Driving, Careless Driving, Reckless Driving

1. Any person who manufactures, imports, keep for sale, offers or exposes for sale, gives, lends, or possesses for ownership any “generally prohibited” weapon listed below is guilty of this Code section:

1. Ballistic knives, “novelty” knives such as belt buckle knives and cane swords.

2. A concealed dirk or dagger. This includes such items as ice picks, chef’s knives, box cutters, pocket knives when the blades are exposed and in a locked position.

3. Brass or metal knuckles.

4. Grenades (unless it is not real and permanently inert)

2. Any weapons involved must be confiscated by law enforcement.

1. Any person who manufactures, imports, possesses, sells, or distributes an illegal firearm is guilty of this offense. The following are classified as illegal firearms:

1. Unregistered firearms (excluding legal antique firearms).

1. Firearms which are classified as “antique” are not required to be registered, nor have an assigned serial number.

2. An “antique firearm” is defined as any firearm not intended or redesigned for using rim fire or conventional center fire ignition with fixed ammunition and was manufactured in or before

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8. This includes any matchlock, flintlock, percussion cap or similar type of ignition system, or replica thereof.

2. Short-barreled rifles (modified or manufactured).

3. Fully automatic weapons unless legally authorized.

4. Firearms with no serial number or serial numbers removed

2. Any firearms involved must be confiscated by law enforcement.

1. Any person who, during the commission or attempted commission of a felony offense, is found to be wearing any form of ballistic body armor, tactical protective vest, or any face covering, mask, or disguise intended to conceal their identity, shall be subject to an enhancement under this Code section.

1. Body Armor includes any vest, plate carrier, or wearable equipment designed to resist ballistic or stab threats

2. Face covering or mask includes any item worn to obscure or conceal the identity of the individual, including but not limited to:

1. Ski Mask

2. Tactical Mask

3. Bandanas covering the face

4. Full-Face Helmets

5. Costume or novelty masks (b) This section shall not constitute a standalone criminal offense and shall only be applied as an enhancement to an underlying felony charge. (c) If both body armor and a face covering are used during the same felony, the enhancement may only be applied once.

1. (a) No person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall purchase, receive, or possess any firearm.

2. (b) No person under the age of eighteen (18) years shall openly carry any firearm.

3. (c) Exception – Lawful Hunting: A person under the age of eighteen (18) years may possess and openly carry a rifle or shotgun while actively engaged in lawful hunting activities, provided that:

4. (i) The firearm is not a handgun. (ii) The minor is located within a lawful hunting area. (iii) The minor is in compliance with all applicable hunting regulations and licensing requirements.

1. No person shall possess a firearm or a weapon in their immediate possession while under the influence of alcohol, illegal narcotics, or any prescribed medication which causes intoxication.

1. No person may be in immediate possession of any weapons while having possession of any illegal narcotics, of any amount on their person or immediate vicinity.

1. Any person who sells or exchanges weapons without a firearms sale license; or the sells or exchanges illegal weapons; or

2. sells or exchanges an otherwise legal firearm to an individual who does not have proper licensure shall be found guilty of this Code section.

1. Any person who sells, exchanges, or transports firearms for the purpose of sale or exchange without a firearms sales license; or who sells or exchanges five (5) or more illegal weapons; or who sells or exchanges five (5) or more otherwise legal firearms to an individual who does not possess a license for the firearm or who cannot legally register the firearm, shall be found guilty of this Code section.

1. Any person who, except in self-defense, in the presence of any other person, draws or exhibits any firearm or deadly weapon whatsoever, in a rude, angry, or threatening manner, or who in any manner, unlawfully uses a deadly weapon or a firearm in any fight or quarrel shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Aggravating circumstances: serious bodily injury is intentionally inflicted by the person drawing or exhibiting the firearm or deadly weapon

1. Any person who knowingly possess within any area of a public transit facility, either concealed on their person or in a bag or purse, or openly carried, the following items is guilty under this Code section:

1. Any firearm.

2. Any imitation firearm

3. Any instrument which expels a metallic projectile, such as a BB or pellet, through force of air pressure, CO2 pressure, or spring action, or any spot marker or paint gun.

4. Any metal or plastic replica hand grenade

5. Any unauthorized tear gas weapon

6. Any undetectable knife

1. A citizen who has been granted a weapons license by the State of San Andreas and legally owns a properly registered handgun may openly carry a handgun in an exterior hip, leg, or shoulder holster in public places where notice has not been served prior with a sign prohibiting weapons.

2. Upon request of a peace officer, a valid weapons license shall be provided to the officer.

3. A legally owned rifle/shotgun may be openly carried at a low ready or slung position while in a lawful hunting location and in the mountain wilderness.

1. Exemption: On Duty Law Enforcement and On Duty Gruppe Sechs security personnel with valid firearms licences may openly carry a rifle/shotgun in any location necessary while performing the scope of their duties.

4. The following locations or circumstances are considered off-limits for open carry and possession of a weapon is illegal:

1. On the premises of business which operates for the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption (unless employed by a state approved business)

2. On the premises of high school, collegiate, or professional sporting events are taking place

3. On the premises of a correctional facility

4. On the premises of government buildings

5. If an individual is showing signs of intoxication

6. Premises of a racetrack

7. Premises of a secured area of an airport or shipping port

8. A handgun un-holstered and carried in plain view

9. On any traffic stop or the proximity of a traffic stop of which they are not a driver or passenger

(a) A citizen who has been granted a weapons license by the State of San Andreas and legally owns a properly registered handgun may conceal carry a properly registered and legally owned handgun in public places where notice has not been served with a sign prohibiting weapons. (b) When on a traffic stop and concealed carrying, law enforcement must be advised of the presence of the weapon and the location of the weapon. Officers may take brief possession of the weapon and weapons license to verify the registration and license status and return the weapon and license at the conclusion of the stop, if valid. (c) The following locations or circumstances are considered off-limits for concealed carry of weapons: (i) On the premises of a business which operates for the sale or service of alcoholic beverages for on-premises consumption. (ii) On the premises of high school, collegiate, or professional sporting events. (iii) On the premises of a correctional facility. (iv) On the premises of government buildings. (v) If an individual is showing signs of intoxication. (vi) Premises of a racetrack. (vii) Premises of a secured area of an airport or shipping port. (d) Any person found in possession of a firearm without a valid weapons license shall be guilty under this section.

1. Any person who commits one (1) violent felony with a firearm; or two (2) non-violent firearm felonies; or two (2) firearm misdemeanors within fourteen (14) days shall have their firearms license revoked and all firearms returned to a law enforcement station for storage.

2. A judge, magistrate, or approved law enforcement officer may re-issue a weapons license after fourteen (14) days for non-violent crimes.

3. Any person with a violent felony with a firearm on their criminal record may no longer possess a weapons license and may not be in possession of a firearm at any time.

4. A weapons license will be temporarily revoked by law enforcement if a person is charged with the following violent felonies and pleads not guilty to: Murder (1st and 2nd degree), Attempted murder (1st and 2nd degree), Assault with a deadly weapon (using a firearm), Voluntary Manslaughter, Involuntary Manslaughter, Aggravated Robbery (using a firearm), until the trial has concluded and the individual is found not guilty or the weapons license is re-instated by a Judge.

1. Any person who willfully discharges a firearm in a grossly negligent manner and without a lawful reason, which could result in someone’s injury or death, or across a dirt road, trail, pathway shall be found guilty of this code.

2. Does not stack with any violent violent crime charge where the discharge of a firearm results in harming another individual.

1. Any person who willfully and maliciously fires a gun from within a vehicle or any person who willfully and maliciously shoots at another person from within a vehicle.

1. Any person who willfully and maliciously discharges a weapon at any inhabited dwelling, an occupied building, an occupied motor vehicle, an occupied aircraft, or an inhabited housecar (such as an RV) or a camper is guilty under this Code section.

2. The occupants of the home do not need to be present at the time of the weapons fire for this penal code to apply. The residence just must be in use.

1. Any person who willfully discharges a firearm at any unoccupied motor vehicle, an uninhabited building, and or an uninhabited dwelling (house, apartment, mobile home, or houseboat) without permission from the vehicle’s or building’s owner is guilty under this Code section.

1. This Title applies to the operation of any vehicle that carries goods, property, or people for hire or any vehicle with a minimum gross weight of 26,000 lbs. These vehicles are referred to as commercial motor vehicles.

2. All commercial vehicles must comply with all sections of Title 2: Vehicle Crimes and Offenses (Vehicle Code). If any section of Title 2 conflicts with this Title, Title 4: Operation of Commercial Motor Vehicles is the controlling title.

3. Codes in this title may only be enforced by state certified Commercial Vehicle Inspectors.

1. No person may operate a commercial motor vehicle on any road without a valid commercial driver's license for the type of vehicle being driven.

2. No person shall have in his or her possession or otherwise under his or her control more than one driver’s license.

3. No person shall operate a commercial motor vehicle without a valid license in their immediate possession at all times.

4. No person shall obtain a CDL license before the date of their eighteenth birthday.

1. Any person operating a commercial motor vehicle must have all of the following documents and certifications in his or her possession at all times, in addition to any documents required in any other section:

1. A duty log book

2. Medical Certificate

3. Accurate Cargo Manifest if carrying cargo

1. Any person who possesses a commercial driver’s license shall not operate any motor vehicle while under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

2. Any person with a commercial vehicle license shall not operate a commercial vehicle with a blood alcohol content (BAC) higher than 0.00%.

3. Any person with a commercial vehicle license shall not operate a non-commercial vehicle (such as a car, small truck, or motorcycle) with a BAC of 0.08% or higher.

4. Any person with a commercial vehicle license shall not operate any vehicle, commercial or noncommercial while actually impaired by alcohol and/or drugs (even if below the above legal limits).

5. A driver shall be considered “under the influence” when:

1. The driver’s mental or physical abilities are so impaired that he/she can no longer be able to drive with the caution of a sober person, using ordinary care under similar circumstances

Violation Number Code Type Retribution 1st Commercial Vehicle DUI Misdem. 30 minutes + 5 day CDL suspension 2nd Commercial Vehicle DUI Misdem. 30 minutes + Permanent CDL Suspension DUI Resulting in Minor Injury Misdem. 60 minutes + 7 day CDL suspension DUI Resulting in Serious Injury/ Death Felony 100 minutes + Permanent CDL Suspension

1. No person may drive the following vehicles on a highway at a speed in excess of 65 miles per hour:

1. A motor truck or truck tractor having three or more axles or any motor truck or truck tractor drawing any other vehicle

2. A passenger vehicle or bus drawing any other vehicle

3. A farm labor vehicle when transporting passengers

4. A vehicle transporting explosives

1. Any commercial vehicle operated on San Andreas roads or highways publicly maintained for purposes of vehicular travel must not exceed vehicle weight limits. Weight limits will be measured by axle and are established as follows:

1. The steer axle limit must not exceed 12,000lbs

2. The tandem axle limit must not exceed 34,000lbs

3. A single trailer axle must not exceed 20,000lbs

4. A dual axle trailer must not exceed 34,000lbs

5. A triple axle trailer must not exceed 46,000lbs

2. Any commercial vehicle operated on San Andreas roads or highway publicly maintained for purposes of vehicular travel must not exceed the width of 102.36 inches (2.6 meters)

3. EXEMPTION: Commercial vehicles may exceed these limits if they have at least (1) one pilot car. The operator of the pilot car must have proper certifications handed out by a certified company/agency. (SADOT / Highway Patrol)

1. Width requirements exclude the measurement of mirrors and certain safety devices.

Weight Violation Code Type Retribution Up to 4,501 lbs Infraction Fine of $1,250 Over 4,501 lbs Misdem. Punishable by 30 Minutes + 2 days CDL suspension Up to 20 inches Infraction Fine of $1,250 Over 20 inches Misdem. Punishable by 30 Minutes + 2 days CDL suspension

1. Any person operating a commercial motor vehicle is to comply with vehicle equipment regulations and ensure their vehicle is in safe operating conditions when being operated on any roadway off private property.

2. Any person operating a commercial motor vehicle is to comply with all laws in Title 2: Operation of Motor Vehicles, except when Title 4: Operation of Commercial vehicles supersedes Title

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3. Any person who obtains five (5) or more vehicle equipment violations on a single inspection shall result in seizure of tractor and goods and one (1) day license suspension of the operator ‘s Commercial Driver License. The tractor and goods shall be released after the suspension sentence has been served by the driver.

4. The following are the infractions to be checked upon inspection and their infraction point total per violation.

Violation Code Type Retribution Improper Tire Thread Infraction $500 Fine (Per Tire) Improper Tire Pressure Infraction $500 Fine (Per Tire) Improper Axle Care Infraction $500 Fine (Per Axle) Leaking Fluids Infraction $1,000 Fine Improper Brakes Misdemeanor $1,000 Fine + 1 Day license suspension Leaking Air lines/tanks Infraction $500 Fine Leaking Fuel lines/tanks Infraction $500 Fine Inoperative Headlight(s) Infraction $500 Fine Inoperative Tail Light(s) Infraction $500 Fine Inoperative Turn Signal(s) Infraction $100 Fine Incorrect Load Classification Infraction $2,500 Fine + 2 Day license suspension + Load Seizure Damaged / Discolored Windshield Infraction $500 Fine Failure to Secure Cargo Infraction $1,500 Fine

1. Any person operating a commercial motor vehicle must stop at all Commercial Vehicle Checkpoints and submit to an inspection of equipment, while checkpoints are manned and in operation by San Andreas Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officers. Any San Andreas Highway Patrol Commercial Vehicle Enforcement Officer may conduct a traffic stop on any commercial vehicle on public highways for the purpose of conducting an inspection.

Violations of this code are as follows:

Violation Code Type Retribution 1st Violation Infraction Fine of $500 2nd Violation Infraction Fine of $1000 3rd or more Violation Misdem. Fine of $2500 and 20 minutes

1. Any and all persons involved in transporting items or goods considered to be “contraband” via a Commercial Motor Vehicle shall be in violation of this section. Such items are but not limited to:

1. Narcotics and Controlled Substances (I.E., Marijuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc)

2. Illegal Weapons

3. Human Trafficking

4. Exotic Wildlife

1. The operation of any Commercial Vehicle, including but not limited to Garbage Trucks, Delivery Trucks, Semi Trucks, or any other vehicle utilized for commercial purposes, even if personally owned, will incur penalties and fines double those stipulated for Misdemeanors, Felonies, and Infractions outlined in Title II (Vehicle Code).

1. This section applies to the operation of any fixed wing aircraft, rotorcraft, dirigible, helicopters, unmanned drones, of all ratings and sizes.

2. Codes in this title may only be enforced by certified Airport Police Officers and Civilian Aviation Authority certified individuals.

3. Any law enforcement officer may arrest on the authority of CAA Investigators if present during the arrest.

4. Three Strike System Strike Type Retribution Strike One Suspension Mandatory Reporting to CAA Strike Two Suspension Mandatory Reporting to CAA Strike Three Suspension Revocation of License

1. No person shall operate any type of aircraft without a valid pilot’s license.

2. All pilots must have their pilot’s license in their immediate possession while operating any aircraft.

3. All pilots on airport property are required to show their pilot’s license to Airport Police Officers or Security Personnel when asked to identify themselves.

1. Aircraft may not operate in the following airspace without proper clearance.

1. Restricted Airspace under an altitude of 500 feet.

2. Aircraft may not operate in any manner that would adversely interfere with an airport’s traffic pattern or takeoff and landing operations.

3. Aircraft may not land or takeoff from any location not intended for the operation of aircraft, with the following exceptions:

1. In emergencies.

2. Private property with ample amount of space for the aircraft.

3. Waterborne aircraft with a sufficient amount of space to safely land and/or takeoff.

4. Approved Law Enforcement, Armed Forces, and Emergency Service Aircraft are exempt from these restrictions when necessary for their operations.

1. No person may operate an aircraft:

1. Having consumed any alcohol within the preceding 8 hours.

2. Having a 0.04 blood alcohol content level or higher.

3. Under the influence of any prescription medications which impair the ability to operate a vehicle or heavy machinery.

4. Under the influence of any illegal drugs and/or narcotics

5. Under the influence of Marijuana

1. Aircraft offering parachuting operations shall comply with the following regulations:

1. When dropping parachuters, pilots will ensure that the location selected for the landing of the parachuters is a safe location and is on private property with the owner's consent to utilize the property for the recovery of parachuters.

2. Pilots will not drop parachuters at altitudes lower than 1000 ft ASL.

1. In the event of a serious incident or accident with injuries, a CAA Incident Form must be filed.

1. A serious incident shall be defined as an accident that renders 49% or more of the instrument panel unusable, or significantly affects the powerplant, control surfaces, or equipment on the aircraft.

2. The form must also be filled out on request by an LSPD Airport Police Officer.

3. Aggravating circumstances: If the incident or accident causes serious injury or death.

(a) No person may operate an aircraft in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another. (b No person may operate an aircraft on any part of the surface of an airport used by aircraft for air commerce (including areas used by those aircraft for receiving or discharging persons or cargo), in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of another.

1. Unless exempted in appendix (i) of this section, pilots must remain clear of hazardous weather and low visibility.

1. Pilots under the following categories are exempt:

1. Law Enforcement, Emergency Service, or Armed Forces aircraft

2. Emergency Situations

1. All passengers onboard an aircraft are legally required to comply with all crew member instructions and posted placards.

1. All pilots must remain in communication within the correct UNICOM Channel within Radio Services during the whole duration of their flight. Pilots must also follow all directions from Airport Police & CAA Administrators

2. All Aircraft are required to display the correct tail number of their aircraft within UNICOM Radio Services at all times.

3. All Pilots must relay their location and must respond to other aircraft while in flight.

Infraction Code Type Retribution First Infraction Infraction $2500 Fine & 24 Hour License Suspension Second Infraction Infraction $5000 Fine & 72 Hour License Suspension Third or higher Infraction Misdemeanor 30 Minutes, $7500 Fine & License Revocation

1. No aircraft shall travel faster than 25 MPH while on any taxiways or runways unless it is for the purposes of taking-off or landing the aircraft. Exception: An emergency situation is occurring and has been declared by the pilot. A report must be filed with CAA Administrators within 48 hours to explain the emergency situation and the actions taken.

1. All pilots and passengers are required to use either a seatbelt and/or harness while taking off or landing of the aircraft

1. All fines / punishments double if hazardous materials are present during the flight.

1. Pilots must avoid any and all Temporary Flight Restrictions (TFR) while in flight.

2. All aircraft are prohibited from flying over Fort Zancudo or Bolingbroke Penitentiary regardless of reasoning. - Those participating in training are exempt from this.

1. Individuals are prohibited from entering any Airport or Airfield within San Andreas without proper credentials and purpose to be there.

2. Aggravating circumstances - If someone enters an active runway without being authorized to do so (I.E someone drives a car on the runway)

1. This section applies to the operation of any watercraft, jetski, boat, submersible vessel, or ship.

2. Codes in this title may only be enforced by certified Port Authority Officers, San Andreas Highway Patrol Marine Division, and San Andreas Parks and Wildlife units.

3. Law Enforcement, Fire Search and Rescue, Coast Guard, or any federal, state, or local emergency services are exempt (within reason) from the following while operating in an official capacity in an effort to locate and rescue, recover, or secure an individual or vessel.

4. At any point a certified Port Authority Officers, San Andreas Highway Patrol Marine Division, and San Andreas Parks and Wildlife unit may board a vessel to ensure safety and lawful compliance.

1. All vessels, except when exclusions are notified, are to be equipped with the following maintained and certified equipment. All equipment must be in good condition and working order and meet all manufactured safety regulations.

2. All vessels excluding submersibles

1. Life Jackets

1. One wearable life jacket for each person on board. Life jackets must be readily accessible and fit the intended wearer properly.

2. The vessel must carry an approved Type IV throwable device, which should be immediately available.

2. Fire Extinguishers/Fire Suppression Equipment

1. A Coast-Guard approved fire extinguisher must be carried onboard the vessel and be readily accessible

2. A fixed extinguishing system must be installed in machinery spaces on vessels longer than 29 FT.

3. Ventilation System

1. Motorboats using gasoline as a fuel must have at least two ventilation ducts for the efficient removal of explosive or flammable gasses from all engine and fuel tank compartment bilges. If engine and fuel tank compartments are closed and separated, two such ventilation systems are required.

4. Sound Signaling Devices

1. Vessels 26 feet or more in length are required to carry a whistle and a bell. Visual distress signals (coastal waters only): All boats 16 feet or more in length must carry devices aboard at all times.

2. Approved VHF FM Radio.

3. Must carry either type of distress signals: devices that are suitable for day use and devices suitable for night use; or devices that can be used for both day and night use.

5. Navigation Lights

1. Navigation lights must be kept in serviceable condition and displayed between sunset and sunrise and at times of restricted visibility.

3. Submersibles

1. Lifejackets

1. One wearable life jacket for each person on board. Life jackets must be readily accessible and fit the intended wearer properly.

2. The vessel must carry an approved Type IV throwable device, which should be immediately available.

2. Fire Extinguisher/ Fire Suppression Equipment

1. One B-I (Carbon Dioxide) Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher must be carried

2. One B-II (Chemical Foam) Coast Guard-approved fire extinguisher must be carried

3. A fixed fire extinguishing system must be installed in machinery spaces.

3. Sound Signaling Devices

1. Submersibles are required to carry a whistle and handheld air-horn.

2. Approved VHF FM Radio.

3. Must carry either type of distress signals: devices that are suitable for submerged use day use and devices suitable for night use; or devices that can be used for both submerged day and night use.

4. Navigation Lights

1. Navigation lights must be kept in serviceable condition and displayed at all times unless docked or otherwise secured to another vessel.

1. All vessels must be registered and numbered except:

1. Boats propelled manually

2. Foreign vessels that are registered with foreign countries

3. Ship’s lifeboats used solely for life-saving purposes

1. Stickers issued at the time of registration must be affixed per the following:

1. Registration numbers must be on each side of the forward half of the vessel

2. Registration stickers must be securely affixed three inches aft of and in line with the registration numbers.

3. The number must be visible from each side of the vessel

4. No other numbers, letters, or devices may be placed in the vicinity of the state-assigned number

1. When fog is present and the effective visibility drops below 400 meters:

1. Any vessel underway shall sound one prolonged blast at intervals of not more than two minutes

2. Any vessel anchored or otherwise stationary shall sound, at intervals of not more than two minutes, two prolonged blasts in succession with an interval of two seconds between them

1. Speed is restricted to 15 MPH in the following conditions:

1. Within 100 feet of a swimmer (but not a water skier)

2. Within 200 feet of a swimming beach, swimming float, or diving platform

3. While in a harbor, marina, or no-wake zone

2. Speed is restricted to 30 MPH when effective visibility is below 400 meters.

Violations of this code are as follows:

Amount over the Limit Code Type Fine 1-15 MPH Infraction $1,170 16-25 MPH Infraction $2,400 26+ MPH Misdemeanor 25 minutes and a fine of $10,000

1. Any person who demonstrates a willful or wanton disregard for the safety of persons or property while

1. Operating a vessel within extreme proximity to swimmers in a dangerous and deliberate manner

2. Demonstrating poor control of the vessel or navigational decisions in a deliberate manner

3. Operating within 150 feet of a vessel which is flying a diver flag

4. Serving as a deckhand on a commercial vessel while demonstrating reckless behaviors which threaten the safety of themselves, their vessel, the crew, passengers, or other vessels

1. Any person who demonstrates negligent disregard for the safety of persons or property while

1. Operating a vessel within extreme proximity to swimmers in a dangerous manner

2. Demonstrating poor control of the vessel or navigational decisions

3. Operating within 150 feet of a vessel which is flying a diver flag

4. Serving as a deckhand on a commercial vessel while demonstrating reckless behaviors which threaten the safety of themselves, their vessel, the crew, passengers, or other vessels

1. Any person involved in a boating accident that results in injury, death or disappearance who is convicted of leaving the scene without either:

1. furnishing appropriate information to others involved or to any peace officer at the scene.

2. Rendering any reasonable assistance to any injured person.

1. Whenever a vessel is engaged in diving operations, the international blue-and-white code flag (Alpha) shall be displayed. The flag must be visible all around the horizon.

2. No person may dive within 1 NM of any Naval vessel, Military Installation, or within 500M of LSIA.

3. No person shall dive during the time before dawn and after dusk.

1. No person shall operate any vessel, water skis, or similar device when:

1. Under the age of 21 with any detectable amount of alcohol.

2. Under the influence of alcohol at or above the legal limit of .08 percent.

3. Under the influence of awareness-altering drugs, regardless if those drugs are being used under a prescription.

1. No person operating a vessel shall release wastes, treated or not, into the waters of San Andreas when

1. Within three (3) miles of the shoreline.

2. In any river, stream, lake, sea, or body of water within the State of San Andreas.

1. No person shall discharge a weapon, nor allow another individual to discharge a weapon, from any vessel, either moving or stationary.

1. Treason against the state consists only of levying war against it, adhering to its enemies, or giving them aid and comfort, and can be committed only by persons owing allegiance to the state.

2. Upon a trial for treason, the defendant cannot be convicted unless upon the testimony of two witnesses to the same overt act, or upon confession in open court.

1. No person, group, or organization shall advocate any change by force, violence, or other unlawful means in the government of the State of San Andreas.

2. No person shall join, assist or otherwise contribute to any group or organization which, to the knowledge of such person, advocates or has as its purpose, aim, or objective, any change by force, violence, or other unlawful means in the government of the State of San Andreas.

3. Nothing herein shall be construed to limit or prohibit the advocacy, orally or otherwise, of any change, by peaceful means in the State of San Andreas.

1. No person shall commit a destructive act against the property of the government that will hinder the preparedness for national defense.

2. No person shall attempt to establish any such usurped government and commit any overt act therefore or by writing or speaking endeavor to instigate others to establish such government.

1. Any person who commits, conspires to commit, or aids and abets the commission of an act:

1. To intimidate or coerce a civilian population;

2. Influence the policy of a government by intimidation or coercion; or

3. To affect the conduct of a government by mass destruction, assassination or kidnapping shall be found guilty under this Code section.

1. Any person who attempts to perform the necessary steps in the commission of an offense under the criminal code, however, having not committed the offense itself shall be found guilty of this Code section.

2. It is irrelevant if the offense was not committed due to intervention by a law enforcement officer, sudden change of mind after the necessary steps had been carried out, or any other intervening factor preventing its commission.

1. Any person who participates in a crime knowingly and voluntarily shall be found guilty of this Code section. The person must be at the scene of the crime, helped aid in the crime, and were involved in committing the crime.

2. The person must be there on their own free will and cannot be coerced or threatened into participation.

1. Any person who participates in the coverup or otherwise assists in concealing an individual from being apprehended, or withholding evidence that would assist in a conviction shall be found guilty of the Code section.

2. The person must be there on their own free will and cannot be coerced or threatened into participation.

1. Any person who enters into an agreement with another person or more to engage jointly in an unlawful criminal act with intent, but fails to execute shall be found guilty of this Code section.

1. Any person who, with intent, actively involves themself with a specific incident and helps, allows or induces a crime to succeed by words or conduct shall be found guilty of this Code section.

2. It is not necessary for the abettor to be present at the scene of the crime.

1. Any person who has connections to organized criminal organizations, as prescribed by local or national law enforcement entities, and engages in the following acts or threaten to commit the following acts under the direction of a criminal organization are guilty under this Code section:

1. Murder

2. Kidnapping

3. Gambling

4. Arson

5. Robbery

6. Embezzlement

7. Dealing in obscene matter

8. Bribery

9. Counterfeiting

1

0. Obstruction of justice

1

1. Obstruction of criminal investigations

1

2. Robbery

1

3. Extortion

1

4. Interstate transportation of stolen vehicles

1

5. Infringement of copyrighted materials

1

6. Trafficking in pirated CD’s and DVD’s

1

7. Aiding or assisting certain aliens to enter the United States

1

8. Felonious manufacture, sale or trafficking of controlled substances

1

9. Felonious manufacture, sale, or trafficking of illegal weapons

1. Any person who conducts or attempts to conduct a transaction through a bank (this can include depositing or withdrawing money, or writing a check), where the transaction or series of transactions involve a total value of five thousand dollars ($5,000) in a seven (7)-day period, or more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) in a thirty (30)-day period with either the specific intent to promote criminal activity; or the knowledge that the money involved in the transaction came from criminal activity is guilty under this Code section.

1. Any person who receives, acquires, or engages in a transaction involving money or property that is knowingly derived from a controlled substance offense;

2. It was done so because there was intent to conceal or disguise the source, ownership or control of money AND the total amount of laundered money was more than twenty-five thousand dollars ($25,000) in a thirty (30)-day period shall be found guilty under this Code section.

1. Any person who uses any kind of machine or instrument to intentionally tap into, or make an unauthorized connection to, any telegraph or telephone line, reads or learns the contents of any message passing over a telephone or other wire, willfully and without the permission of all the parties to the message, uses or attempts to use or communicate any information gained this way AND aids or conspires with anyone else to do any of the acts on this section are guilty under this Code section.

2. Intercepting calls between two cell phones, two cordless phones, a cell phone and a landline phone, OR a cell phone and a cordless phone, with criminal intent and without the consent of both parties to the call are guilty under this Code section.

3. Law enforcement officers are legally allowed to use wiretapping in certain circumstances. A judge must issue a court order authorizing a law enforcement officer to tap a phone line or intercept a phone call. A court order may only be approved if the following items are true:

1. There is probable cause to believe that someone is committing, has committed, or is about to commit one of a limited list of serious felonies:

1. Serious drug crimes (manufacturing, possession for sale, or selling or transportation) involving more than three (3) pounds or ten (10) gallons of heroin, cocaine, PCP, or methamphetamine (but not marijuana).

2. Murder or solicitation to commit murder

3. Kidnapping for ransom, extortion, or robbery

4. Certain felonies involving bombs or other destructive devices

5. Acts of terrorism involving weapons of mass destruction or biological agents

6. Any attempt or conspiracy to attempt any of the above crimes

2. There is probable cause to believe that the wiretap will actually lead to law enforcement overhearing particular communications concerning illegal activity.

3. There is probable cause to believe that the place where the wiretap is located is being used or will be used to commit a crime, or else belongs to or is commonly used by the person who’s communications will be intercepted AND normal investigation procedures that don’t rely on wiretaps have been tried and have failed, or appear unlikely to succeed if they are tried, or will be dangerous if attempted.

4. The maximum length of time an order may be in effect for legal wiretapping by law enforcement is ten (10) days from the date of the court order.

1. Any person who unlawfully or maliciously does any of the following to another person shall be found guilty under this Code section:

1. Depriving him/her of a member of his/her body (such as a limb)

2. Disabling, disfiguring or rendering useless a member of his/her body

3. Cutting or disabling his/her tongue

4. Putting out his/her eye, or

5. Slitting his/her nose, ear or lip

1. This section applies to hunting, capturing, baiting, or luring any or all animals except small rodents

2. Only certified Park and Wildlife Officers may enforce codes under this title.

1. Park and Wildlife Officers are authorized to inspect boats, buildings other than dwellings, and containers which may contain fish or wildlife.

2. Park and Wildlife Officers are authorized to enter and examine any place of business where game/fish or other fishery products are packaged, preserved, manufactured, bought or sold, or to board any fishing boat, vehicle or receptacle containing game/fish and may examine any books and records containing any account of fame/fish caught, bought, canned, packed, stored, or sold.

3. Parks and Wildlife Officers may choose to seize any animal that is involved with any of the following codes, at their own discretion

1. The license must be on the person when in the act of hunting or taking any animal and must be shown when requested by a certified Park and Wildlife Officer.

2. No person may take any bird or mammal without a valid San Andreas hunting license.

1. No person may hunt, bait, lure, or attempt to hunt, bait, or lure any of the following animals:

1. Cat

2. Dog

3. Chickenhawk

4. Cormorant

5. Cow

6. Dolphin

7. Hen

8. Monkey (Primates)

9. Seagull

1

0. Shark

1

1. Stingray

1

2. Whale

2. A person who kills or injures an animal listed above for the purpose of self defense or under the direction of a Parks and Wildlife Officer may not be charged under this section.

1. No person may hunt, capture, bait, snag, net, or lure or attempt to hunt, capture, bait, snag, net, or lure any of the following animals without a tag/permit from the San Andreas Parks and Wildlife Division:

1. Boar

2. Coyote

3. Crow

4. Deer

5. Fish (commercial/non-commercial)

6. Pigeon

7. Rabbit

2. The San Andreas Parks and Wildlife Division may impose limits and requirements that must be met in order to issue a tag/permit.

3. The San Andreas Parks and Wildlife Division may issue a tag/permit for one type of animal or multiple types of animals.

4. A person must display his or her tag/permit to a San Andreas Parks & Wildlife Officer upon request.

5. A person who hunts, captures, baits, snags, nets, lures or attempts to hunt, capture, bait, snag, net, or lure any of the listed animals shall be found guilty under this penal code.

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor 2 day Suspension of hunting/fishing license, and/or seizure of animal(s) at the discretion of the Parks & Wildlife Officer + $5,000 Fine Second or more Felony 30 minutes, 5 day suspension of hunting/fishing license, seizure of animal(s) + $12,500 Fine

1. No person may kill or attempt to kill an animal in excess of the listed limits below:

1. Boar

1. No limit

2. Coyote

1. No limit

3. Crow

1. 24 per day, 48 total in possession

4. Deer

1. 1 per tag/permit issued

5. Fish (Commercial)

1. 200 per day, 1,000 in total possession

6. Fish (Non-Commercial)

1. 10 per day, 20 in total possession

7. Mountain Lion

1. 1 per tag/permit issue

8. Pigeon

1. 2 per day, 6 total in possession

9. Rabbit

1. 5 per day, 10 total in possession Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor 2 Day Suspension of hunting/fishing license, and/or seizure of animal(s) at the discretion of the Parks & Wildlife Officer + $5,000 Fine Second or more Felony 30 Minutes, 5 day suspension of hunting/fishing license, seizure of animal(s) + $12,500 Fine

1. Any person who illegally takes or possesses in the field more than three (3) times the daily bag limit, or who illegally possesses more than three times the legal possession limit is guilty under this Code section.

1. Any person who is found to be hunting with an unregistered firearm shall be found guilty under this Code section.

1. No person may hunt, capture, bait, snag, net, or lure or attempt to hunt, capture, bait, snag, net or lure any animals between the hours of sunset and sunrise.

2. Commercial fishermen are exempt from this Code section.

3. Hunting of Coyotes and Wild Pigs are exempt from this Code Section

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor 1 Day suspension of hunting/fishing license, and/or seizure of animal(s) at the discretion of the Parks & Wildlife Officer + $5,000 Fine Second or more Felony 30 minutes, 3 day suspension of hunting/fishing license, seizure of animal(s) + $12,500 Fine

1. No person may fire a gun within 150 yards of a dwelling.

2. No person may fire a gun on, over or within 50 feet of a public roadway

3. No person may fire a gun from a boat, motor vehicle or airplane

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor 3 Day suspension of hunting/fishing license, and/or seizure of animal(s) at the discretion of the Parks & Wildlife Officer + $5,000 Fine Second or more Felony 30 minutes, permanent revocation of hunting/fishing license, seizure of animal(s) + $12,500 Fine

1. Any person who hunts, captures, baits, snags, nets, or lures or attempts to hunt, capture, bait, snag, net, or lure any animals while under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, or legal/illegal drugs are guilty under this penal code.

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor 3 day suspension of hunting/fishing license, and/or seizure of animal(s) at the discretion of the Parks & Wildlife Officer + $27,500 Fine Second or more Felony 60 minutes, revocation of hunting/fishing license, seizure of animal(s) + $50,000 Fine

1. A person who illegally takes, possesses, imports, exports, sells, purchases, barters, trades, or exchanges an animal or part of any of those animals for profit or personal gain is guilty under this Code section.

1. Any person(s) must make reasonable efforts to retrieve edible portions of game birds, mammals, and fish. Upon harvesting an animal, no portion of the flesh commonly eaten by humans can be left to go needlessly to waste, either through carelessness or neglect. Engaging in the practice of detaching or removing only feathers, head, hide, antlers/horns, and legs from the carcass while leaving edible parts behind, is considered “wanton waste” and is guilty under this Code section.

1. Any person(s) found on State-owned Parks, Forests, Trails, and Campsites between the hours of darkness (10:30 pm - 5:00 am) must have a $20 permit in their possession and must provide proof of possession of permit when asked to by any Park Ranger or San Andreas Parks & Wildlife Officer.

2. Any person(s) found on State-owned Parks, Forests, Trails, and Campsites conducting activities outside the intended purpose is guilty under this Code section.

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Infraction Payment of $20 permit fee and/or removal of the trespassed area. Second Misdemeanor Payment of $20 permit fee, removal from trespassed area, and a $3,000 Fine. Third and More Misdemeanor Payment of $20 permit fee, 30 minutes imprisonment, a $7,000 Fine, permanent ban from area.

1. Any person found to be disposing of the following types of liquids or trash waste onto or into either public or private property, including state-owned land, parks, roadways, trails, and waterways within the jurisdiction of the San Andreas Parks & Wildlife Division is guilty under this Code section:

1. Household trash/goods/items

2. Vehicles

3. Industrial waste

4. Medical waste

5. Hazmat waste

1. Oil

2. Fuel (gasoline, diesel, jet)

3. Anti-freeze

4. Brake Fluid

6. Biological waste

1. Human waste

2. Animal waste

7. Non biodegradable items

8. Construction waste

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor 30 minutes imprisonment and a $7,500 Fine Second or more Felony 60 minutes imprisonment and a $15,000 Fine

1. This section applies to any animals that are not covered under Chapter 1 - Hunting/Fishing, such as but not limited to domesticated animals (pets), livestock, and tamed/wild animals.

1. Every owner or keeper of any animal who permits the animal to be in any building, enclosure, lane, street, square, or lot of any city, county, or judicial district without providing said animal(s) with proper care and attention is guilty under this Code section.

2. No person shall leave or confine an animal in any unattended motor vehicle under conditions that endanger the health or well-being of an animal due to heat, cold, lack of adequate ventilation, lack of food or water, or other circumstances that could reasonably be expected to cause suffering, disability, or death to the animal.

3. All injured cats, dogs, or livestock found without their owners in a public place are to be taken to a veterinarian known by the officer or agency to treat said types of animals for a determination of whether the animal shall be immediately and humanely destroyed or shall be hospitalized under proper care and given emergency treatment.

4. The following items should be provided to be considered proper care and attention:

1. Clean, fresh water

2. Access to fresh food, feeders, troughs

3. Structure large enough to accommodate the animal comfortably and provide shelter from weather and other elements, such as temperature, sun, and wind.

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor Seizure of all animals in possession or on property, 30 minutes imprisonment, and a $7,500 Fine per animal. Second or more Felony Seizure of all animals in possession or on property, 60 minutes imprisonment, and a $15,000 Fine per animal.

1. Any person(s) who maliciously and intentionally mutilates, tortures, or wounds a living animal or maliciously and intentionally kills an animal is guilty under this code.

1. Any person present at such an exhibition as a spectator is guilty of a misdemeanor under this penal code.

2. Whoever owns, possesses, keeps, or trains any dog, bird, or animal, with the intent that the dog, bird, or animal shall be engaged in an exhibition of fighting with another dog, bird, or animal or to cause dogs, birds, or animals to fight for amusement or gain is guilty of a felony under this Code section.

Violations of this code are punishable as follows:

Statute Code Type Retribution

1. No person shall use any animal dangerously or viciously, outside of self-defense, to attack a person or persons.

2. If an animal immediately threatens public safety, the animal may be seized by Animal Care and Control and impounded for further behavioral tests and a hearing to determine the risk to the public. Owners of animals deemed a threat to public safety are liable for all costs associated with the impoundment and boarding of the animal.

3. Any person in a position of authority may use appropriate force to repel an attack by a dangerous animal when lawfully on a premises. This includes immediately killing any animal that is actively being aggressive towards the public.

Violations of this code are punishable as follows:

Violation Number Code Type Retribution First Misdemeanor 30 minutes imprisonment, $5,000 fine, coverage of all medical expenses of any victims, registration of the animal Second Felony 60 minutes imprisonment, $12,500 fine, coverage of all medical expenses of any victims, destruction of the animal

The Appeals Process serves as a critical safeguard within the Judicial System, ensuring all parties have the opportunity to challenge legal errors, procedural violations, or misapplications of law that may have occurred during the course of a trial. This section outlines the procedures, rights, and standards governing the filing and review of appeals following a trial verdict.

1. Any party found guilty in a court of law has the right to file an appeal, provided that legal grounds exist.

2. Appeals are not retrials. They are formal reviews by a higher judicial authority to determine if significant errors affected the outcome. Grounds for Appeal include, but are not limited to: * Legal error during the trial (e.g., misapplication of law, improper admission or exclusion of evidence). * Procedural violations impacting the fairness of the trial. * Evidence of judicial bias or misconduct. * Newly discovered evidence that materially affects the verdict and could not have been obtained earlier through reasonable diligence.

To initiate an appeal, the following procedures must be observed:

1. A Notice of Appeal must be filed within 72 hours of final judgment issuance.

2. The Notice must be submitted to the Court Clerk and served to all relevant parties.

3. The Appellant must submit a written Appellate Brief, detailing: * The legal and/or procedural errors alleged * Supporting evidence or legal arguments * References to specific trial conduct or rulings

4. The Respondent shall have the opportunity to submit a Response Brief addressing the appeal.

5. Late or improperly filed appeals may be dismissed unless the Appellant demonstrates good cause for delay.

6. Appeals must be submitted to the Chief Judge via Discord or other authorized platform.

1. Appeals will be reviewed by an Appellate Panel composed of one or more Judges not involved in the original trial.

2. The panel may, at its discretion, schedule an appellate hearing to hear oral arguments.

3. The panel will review the following materials: * The official trial record (including transcripts, admitted evidence, and rulings) * The Appellate and Response Briefs * Oral arguments, if permitted

4. The Appellate Panel does not consider new witness testimony or evidence unless the basis for appeal is newly discovered evidence.

Upon review, the Appellate Panel may issue one of the following decisions: Affirmation – Uphold the original verdict and sentence. Reversal – Overturn the verdict and dismiss the case due to fundamental legal error. Remand – Return the case to the lower court for a new trial or sentencing hearing. Modification – Amend the sentence if it is deemed excessive or improperly calculated. The ruling of the Appellate Panel shall be final, unless further appeal is authorized to the San Andreas Supreme Court under exceptional circumstances.

The presiding Judge in any case within the State of San Andreas is granted full judicial authority to impose, modify, or enforce lawful penalties and administrative actions in accordance with the laws of the Penal Code and applicable procedural rules. Judicial powers extend beyond incarceration and may include non-custodial, administrative, or conditional sentences deemed appropriate by the Court.

1. The Court has the authority to suspend, revoke, or conditionally restrict any of the following licenses upon a finding of guilt, or as part of a contempt, civil, or post-sentencing enforcement order: * Driver’s License * Pilot’s License * Firearm License * Hunting or Fishing License * Business License * Commercial Operating Licenses (e.g., towing, trucking, security)

2. A license may be suspended for: * A period of time (e.g., 30 days) * Until specified conditions are met (e.g., restitution paid, evaluation completed) * Permanently, in the case of egregious or repeated violations

3. The Judge must clearly state the license affected, the length or condition of suspension, and the basis for the suspension on the record.

4. Suspensions may be reported to the relevant issuing agency (e.g., DMV, FD, BAR) for enforcement.

The Court may impose penalties other than jail time in applicable criminal or civil matters, including but not limited to: * Monetary Fines or Restitution – Ordered payment to the State or a victim. * Community Service – Court-directed hours of public or government-benefiting labor. * Court-Ordered Evaluations – Such as anger management, substance abuse assessment, or mental health screening. * No-Contact Orders – Prohibiting communication or physical approach to a named individual. * Property Forfeiture – Seizure of contraband or tools of a crime upon conviction. * Conditional Probation – Release from custody with strict court-monitored conditions. * Public Apology or Restorative Acts – Where restitution or resolution requires non-monetary reparation.

1. Failure to comply with any judicially imposed administrative penalty or suspension may result in Contempt of Court charges

2. The Court may issue a bench warrant or summons to enforce noncompliance.

3. Judges are authorized to coordinate with any relevant licensing authority or department to ensure the penalty is carried out effectively.

The purpose of this chapter is to address repeat criminal behavior by identifying habitual offenders and applying enhanced penalties under a structured system. The goal is to deter repeat criminal conduct, support judicial consistency, and ensure the safety of the State of San Andreas through the use of the Three Strikes Provision and supporting court tools.

A "Habitual Offender" is any individual who, within a rolling 30-day period or a persistent pattern of documented behavior, has: * Been convicted of three or more felonies, or * Been convicted of five or more total criminal offenses (felony or misdemeanor), or * Demonstrated consistent disregard for court orders or release conditions

Once designated, a Habitual Offender becomes subject to the sentencing enhancements described in this chapter.

1. A Judge may declare a defendant a Habitual Offender on the record after reviewing the individual’s criminal history during court proceedings.

2. A Judicial File Note should be placed on the subject's record referencing the Habitual Offender status.

3. The Judge must state: * The qualifying offenses * The date and jurisdiction of those offenses * The justification for the enhanced status

Strike Description Sentencing Impact First Strike Initial felony conviction Standard felony sentencing applies Second Strike Second felony conviction +50% enhancement of sentence time Third Strike Third felony conviction Double sentence time AND ineligibility for bail or parole unless specifically approved by a Judge

1. Upon the third felony conviction, the Defendant shall be deemed ineligible for bail unless compelling mitigating evidence is presented.

2. Judges retain discretion to issue a mandatory minimum sentence upon a third strike if public safety is at risk.

3. The Defendant may still request an appeal under Chapter 1 of this Title.

1. A Defendant may petition the Court to have one prior strike removed from consideration if: * At least 30 days have passed without a new criminal charge, and * They have demonstrated consistent lawful behavior and/or compliance with court orders

2. This petition must be submitted in writing and reviewed by a Judge. The Court may deny the petition if public safety concerns persist.

1. A life sentence is the permanent incarceration of an individual within the San Andreas Department of Corrections, without eligibility for release except by direct judicial order or executive clemency. Life sentencing is reserved for the most severe offenses, repeat violent felons, and threats to public safety that cannot be rehabilitated.

2. Eligibility for Life Sentencing A life sentence may only be issued under one or more of the following conditions:

1. The Defendant has received a Fourth Felony Strike, and at least two prior strikes involved: * Homicide or attempted homicide * Armed robbery, terrorism, or explosives * Kidnapping, hostage-taking, or human trafficking

2. The Defendant has been convicted of a capital-level offense such as: * First Degree Murder of a Law Enforcement Officer or Government Official * Mass Casualty Event (3 or more victims) * Acts of Domestic Terrorism or Treason

3. The Defendant is a confirmed violent habitual offender, and the Court finds: * Lesser sentencing has failed to deter behavior * The public safety risk is ongoing and extreme * No terms of parole, probation, or supervision are likely to ensure rehabilitation

3. Sentencing Procedure

1. A Judge must declare on the record the justification for a life sentence.

2. The case history and reasoning must be recorded in the Court Docket, with reference to prior strikes or specific findings.

3. The Defendant must be represented by counsel or offered court-appointed counsel prior to final sentencing.

4. The sentence must be recorded as: "Life Sentence Without Possibility of Parole unless modified by judicial order."

4. Parole Eligibility (Exceptional Cases) Life sentences may only be modified under the following conditions: * A successful appeal or post-conviction relief order * A formal petition for parole filed no sooner than 60 days after sentencing, which must: * Be reviewed by a panel of three judges * Include evidence of rehabilitation, time served, and public safety risk assessment * Be approved by unanimous vote

1. Bail Hearings are to be conducted only after arraignment, and only where probable cause has been affirmed.

2. Considerations for Bail The Judge shall assess: * The severity and nature of the alleged offense * The Defendant’s criminal history * Risk of flight or obstruction * Threat to public safety * Any relevant statements from Prosecution or Defense

3. Considerations for Bail * Release on Recognizance (ROR) * Monetary bail with or without conditions * Conditional release (e.g., curfews, geographic restrictions) * Remand without bail for high-risk or violent offenders

1. A Defendant who violates the terms of their bail shall be in violation of §300.17

2. Upon confirmed violation: * A warrant shall be issued for the subject’s immediate arrest * Original bail may be revoked, and the Defendant may be remanded without the possibility of release * A new bail hearing may be held at the Judge’s discretion

3. It is the sole responsibility of the Defendant to comply with all terms, schedules, and court-imposed conditions while released on bail.

1. Definitions Parole is the conditional early release of an incarcerated individual prior to the completion of their full sentence, under ongoing supervision. Probation is a court-ordered supervisory sentence served in lieu of incarceration or following a suspended sentence, allowing the Defendant to remain in the community under defined restrictions.

2. Eligibility for Parole and Probation Parole may be granted to individuals who: * Have served a substantial portion of their sentence * Demonstrate signs of rehabilitation or positive institutional behavior * Meet eligibility as determined by a Judge or Judicial Board Probation may be granted to individuals who: * Are convicted of offenses where alternative sentencing is appropriate * Qualify for first-offense leniency, non-violent diversion, or judicial discretion * Are sentenced under statutes allowing suspended or conditional jail time

3. Conditions of Parole or Probation The Court may impose any combination of the following terms: * Regular check-ins with SAHP or Court Officer * No possession of weapons, firearms, or controlled substances * Geographic restrictions or curfews * Mandatory employment, education, or rehabilitation participation * No-contact orders with victims, co-defendants, or specified parties * Compliance with counseling, drug testing, or treatment plans * Prohibition from committing any new criminal offenses

Conditions must be clearly documented and acknowledged in writing by the Defendant.

1. Violations include, but are not limited to: committing a new offense, failing to appear for check-ins, failing drug tests, breach of geographic or contact restrictions.

2. Consequences of violations include: immediate revocation of parole or probation, remand to custody for remainder of the original sentence, and a possibility of additional sentencing based on new violations.

3. Enforcement The San Andreas Highway Patrol (SAHP) is empowered to: * Investigate and detain individuals suspected of violating parole or probation * Execute arrest warrants or detainer holds related to supervisory violations * Conduct lawful field checks or stops when monitoring compliance * Notify the Court of observed or reported violations for judicial review

4. Supervisory Jurisdiction While under parole or probation, Defendants remain under the jurisdiction of the Court and may be summoned at any time for review, modification, or re-sentencing based on their conduct.

1. The Judicial Conduct and Ethics Board (JCEB) is hereby created as the oversight body responsible for enforcing this chapter.

2. Authority and Responsibilities

3. The JCEB shall have the power to: * Receive, investigate, and review complaints of misconduct against Judges or Attorneys * Conduct formal hearings and issue findings of fact * Recommend or impose disciplinary actions, including: * Written reprimand or censure * Temporary suspension from practice or judicial duties * Disqualification from specific case types * Disbarment or permanent removal from the bench * Maintain a confidential case file on each reviewed matter and publish outcomes when applicable

4. Composition of the Board The JCEB shall consist of: One (1) Chief Judge or Senior Justice (Chairperson) Two (2) licensed SAJD BAR members in good standing One (1) non-law enforcement civilian ethics representative (optional for transparency) One (1) administrative officer from SAJD (non-voting, for recordkeeping)

1. Complaint Submission Any individual may file a complaint with the JCEB against a Judge or Attorney by submitting a written report detailing the alleged misconduct. Anonymous complaints may be reviewed at the Board’s discretion.

2. Preliminary Review The JCEB shall conduct an initial review to determine whether the complaint merits formal investigation. If insufficient evidence exists, the complaint may be dismissed without further action.

3. Hearing and Resolution If the complaint proceeds, a formal hearing may be scheduled where both the complainant and the accused may present evidence and testimony. Findings and penalties must be recorded and communicated to relevant authorities.

Any party sanctioned under this chapter may file a written appeal to the Chief Justice within 7 days of the Board’s decision. Reinstatement or reversal of penalties may only occur following: * A successful appeal * Presentation of exonerating evidence * A unanimous vote of the JCEB to reinstate the individual following a probationary period