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MisdemeanorCalifornia · Vehicle Code § 31

Giving False Info to Officer (Traffic)

Lying to a traffic officer.

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. 1You gave false info to an officer
  2. 2While they enforced the Vehicle Code

Possible punishment

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