What section can you arrest a driver for if they admit to knowledge of a firearm in possession of a passenger?

The appropriate section for arresting a driver who admits knowledge of a firearm in the possession of a passenger is 17512 PC. This section addresses the responsibilities and liabilities of individuals who may be aware of firearms in their vehicle when certain regulations are not adhered to, such as when a passenger possesses an illegally carried firearm.

In California, the law holds individuals accountable not only for their own actions but also for the actions of others if they have knowledge of those actions. By admitting knowledge of the firearm with a passenger, the driver can be seen as complicit, thus providing grounds for arrest under this penal code section.

Other sections listed do not directly pertain to the circumstances of knowing possession of a firearm by a passenger. For instance, 29610 PC relates to unlawful possession of firearms by minors, 23920 PC mentions unlawful carrying of concealed firearms, and 25400a PC deals with carrying a concealed firearm in public without a permit. These do not specifically address the responsibility of the driver when aware of a firearm in the vehicle. Therefore, 17512 PC is the most applicable statute in this context and supports the rationale behind making the arrest.