Non-Functioning Backup or Reverse Lights
A CVC 24608 citation means your backup or reverse lights were not functioning. These lights are required to activate automatically when your vehicle is shifted into reverse. Replacing the bulb and getting certified resolves this violation.
Correction Window
The deadline is printed on your citation.
Fine After Correction
The base fine is $25 after correction. Without correction, surcharges apply.
Who Can Certify
Any law enforcement officer or licensed inspection station can certify this correction.
Missing the deadline converts this to a standard infraction. Act before the date on your ticket.
Step by Step
How to Correct This Violation
- 1
Shift the vehicle into reverse and check whether the backup lights activate.
- 2
Replace the bulb or repair the backup light circuit.
- 3
Confirm the lights function correctly in reverse gear.
- 4
Have a law enforcement officer or inspection station certify the correction.
- 5
Submit the signed citation and $25 fee to the court before your deadline.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How does the officer know the backup lights are out if the car is not in reverse?
- Officers may ask you to shift into reverse during the stop to check. They may also have observed the lights were out while the vehicle was reversing prior to the stop.
This guide covers passenger vehicle violations. Drivers operating under a commercial license should consult their employer or a licensed attorney.
This guide provides general procedural information only. It is not legal advice. For questions specific to your citation, contact the court listed on your ticket.
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