TRAFFIC CRIMES LAW — CALIFORNIA
Evading a Peace Officer in California — VC §2800.1 and VC §2800.2
Fleeing from police in a vehicle is a crime in California. Misdemeanor evading (VC §2800.1) becomes felony reckless evading (VC §2800.2) when the flight is done recklessly, carrying up to 3 years in state prison.
Reviewed by Daniel S. Rubin, CA Bar 302093 · Los Angeles Criminal Defense Attorney
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Evading Police California — At a Glance
- Law / Code
- VC §2800.1 / VC §2800.2
- Classification
- Misdemeanor (§2800.1) / Felony (§2800.2)
- Maximum Penalty
- Up to 1 year jail (misdemeanor) / 16 months–3 years (felony)
- Probation Eligible
- Yes
- Strike Offense
- No
- Related Codes
- VC §2800.1VC §2800.2VC §2800.3VC §23103
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