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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Vehicle Code § 2800

Failure to Obey an Officer

Not following a traffic officer's lawful order.

Less serious. Up to 1 year in county jail.

What the prosecutor must prove

They must prove every one of these. If one is missing, you should not be found guilty.

  1. 1An officer gave a lawful order
  2. 2You didn't follow it

Possible punishment

Up to 6 months jail and/or $1,000 fine.