Insufficient Tire Tread Depth
A CVC 27465 citation means one or more of your tires had tread depth below the legal minimum. California requires passenger vehicle tires to have at least 1/32 inch of tread depth on every groove. Replacing the tires and having the correction certified resolves this violation.
Correction Window
The deadline is printed on your citation. Replace the tires and certify before that date.
Fine After Correction
The base fine is $25 after correction is certified. Without correction, surcharges significantly increase the total.
Who Can Certify
Any law enforcement officer or licensed tire shop can certify this correction after the tires are replaced.
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
Have a tire shop inspect all four tires and confirm which ones are below the legal tread depth minimum.
- 2
Replace any tires that do not meet the minimum tread depth requirement.
- 3
Have a law enforcement officer or licensed tire shop sign the certificate of correction.
- 4
Submit the signed citation and $25 fee to the court before your deadline.
Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I measure tire tread depth?
- The easiest method is the penny test. Insert a penny into the tread groove with Lincoln's head facing down. If you can see the top of Lincoln's head, the tread is below 2/32 inch and the tire needs replacement. A tire shop can measure precisely with a tread depth gauge.
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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