(a) Any person who violates any provision of Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5) and Article 7 (commencing with Section 9889.1) of this chapter is guilty of an infraction and punishable as specified in subdivision (a) of Section 42001 of the Vehicle Code.
(b) This section shall become operative on the date the director adopts regulations pursuant to Article 6.5 (commencing with Section 9888.5).