ARTICLE 15. Pilot Cars [28100. - 28103.]

Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH 15.
in effect

Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 28100. Section 28100.

A pilot car shall display at least one red warning flag on each side of the vehicle. The flags shall be a minimum of 16 inches square, and shall be mounted so as to be visible from both the front and rear of the vehicle. The flags shall be removed or covered when the vehicle is not operating as a pilot car.

Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 28101. Section 28101.

In addition to the lighting, sign, and flag requirements in Sections 25270, 27904, 27904.5, and 28100, a pilot car shall meet all of the following requirements: (a) Be a vehicle not less than 60 inches in width. (b) Be equipped with all of the following: (1) One STOP/SLOW paddle. (2) One orange vest, shirt, or jacket. (3) One red hand flag (24 inches square). (4) One two-way radio communication device.

Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH § 28103. Section 28103.

It is unlawful and an infraction for any person to violate any provision of this article or to fail to have any required equipment in good working order.
Source: CA Legislative Counsel Bulk DataURL: https://downloads.leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/pubinfo_2025.zipFetched: 6/27/2026

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