Section 38026.5 - Operation of motor vehicle issued plate or device pursuant to Section 38160 on local highway(a) In accordance with subdivision (c) of Section 4000, a motor vehicle issued a plate or device pursuant to Section 38160 may be operated or driven on a local highway, or a portion of the local highway, that is designated pursuant to Section 38026, 38026.1, or 38026.2 if the operation is in conformance with this code and the vehicle complies with off-highway vehicle equipment requirements specified in this division.(b)Notwithstanding subdivision (a), it is unlawful for a person using an off-highway vehicle on a combined-use highway to do any of the following: (1)Operate an off-highway motor vehicle on the highway during the hours of darkness.(2)Operate a vehicle on the highway that does not have an operational stoplight.(3)Operate a vehicle on the highway that does not have rubber tires.(4)Operate a vehicle without a valid driver's license of the appropriate class for the vehicle operation in possession.(5)Operate a vehicle on the highway without complying with Article 2 (commencing with Section 16020) of Chapter 1 of Division 7.Amended by Stats 2022 ch 185 (AB 2152),s 5, eff. 1/1/2023.Amended by Stats 2011 ch 532 (AB 628),s 5, eff. 1/1/2012.