A violation of any of the following provisions is a misdemeanor, and not an infraction:
(a)
Paragraph (1) of subdivision (c) of Section 35784, relating to special permit violations.(b)
Subdivision (a) of Section 35784.5 relating to extralegal loads and operation of vehicles without a special permit.(c)
Other provisions of Chapter 5 (commencing with Section 35550) of Division 15, which relate to weight restrictions, except in cases of weight violations where the amount of excess weight is less than 4,501 pounds.
Source:
Section 40000.23, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=40000.23..