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Is It Illegal to Drive with Headphones On in California?
Yes. Most drivers don’t know it. Here’s what CVC 27400 actually says and what the fine is if you get caught.
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Under California Vehicle Code 27400, it is illegal to drive while wearing headphones, earbuds, or any headset that covers or sits in both ears at the same time.
The reason is simple: blocking both ears prevents you from hearing emergency sirens, car horns, and road sounds that keep you and everyone around you safe.
What’s the Fine?
A CVC 27400 violation is an infraction and not a misdemeanor. It won’t add a point to your DMV record, but it will cost you.
If you’re in an accident and both earbuds were in, it can be used as evidence of negligence in a personal injury case—even if it wasn’t the direct cause of the crash.
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