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Failure to Comply with Lawful Order

VEH § 2800 - Misdemeanor

  • Maximum fine: $1000
  • Maximum term: 1Y
  • Probation/parole at home eligible: Y/N
  • Community service eligible: Y/N

It is unlawful to willfully fail or refuse to comply with a lawful order, signal, or direction of a peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, when that peace officer is in uniform and is performing duties pursuant to any of the provisions of this code, or to refuse to submit to a lawful inspection pursuant to this code.