Cal. Vehicle Code § 415 : California Vehicle Code — Words And Phrases Defined — "Motor vehicle" defined Date: 7 Sep 2016 TEXT PDF Current through the 2016 Legislative Session (a) A "motor vehicle" is a vehicle that is self-propelled. (b) "Motor vehicle" does not include a self-propelled wheelchair, motorized tricycle, or motorized quadricycle, if operated by a person who, by reason of physical disability, is otherwise unable to move about as a pedestrian. (c) For purposes of Chapter 6 (commencing with Section 3000) of Division 2, "motor vehicle" includes a recreational vehicle as that term is defined in subdivision (a) of Section 18010 of the Health and Safety Code, but does not include a truck camper. Ca. Veh. Code § 415 Amended by Stats 2004 ch 404 (SB 1725),s 1, eff. 1/1/2005 Amended by Stats 2003 ch 703 (SB 248), s 1, eff. 1/1/2004.