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CA Veh Code § 21455 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21455.

21455.  If an official traffic control signal is erected and maintained at a place other than an intersection, including a freeway or highway on ramp, this article applies, except those provisions that by their nature can have no application. A stop required shall be made at a sign, crosswalk, or limit line indicating where the stop shall be made, but, in the absence of that sign or marking, the stop shall be made at the signal.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 555, Sec. 1. (AB 1094) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Veh Code § 21455.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21455.6.

21455.6.  (a) A city council or county board of supervisors shall conduct a public hearing on the proposed use of an automated enforcement system authorized under Section 21455.5 prior to authorizing the city or county to enter into a contract for the use of the system.(b) (1) The activities listed in subdivision (c) of Section 21455.5 that relate to the operation of an automated enforcement system may be contracted out by the city or county, except that the activities listed in paragraph (1) of, and subparagraphs (A), (D), (E), or (F) of paragraph (2) of, subdivision (c) of Section 21455.5 may not be contracted out to the manufacturer or supplier of the automated enforcement system.(2) Paragraph (1) does not apply to a contract that was entered into by a city or county and a manufacturer or supplier of automated enforcement equipment before January 1, 2004, unless that contract is renewed, extended, or amended on or after January 1, 2004.(c) The authorization in Section 21455.5 to use automated enforcement systems does not authorize the use of photo radar for speed enforcement purposes by any jurisdiction.(Amended by Stats. 2003, Ch. 511, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 2004.)
CA Veh Code § 21455.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21455.7.

21455.7.  (a) At an intersection at which there is an automated enforcement system in operation, the minimum yellow light change interval shall be established in accordance with the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices.(b) For purposes of subdivision (a), the minimum yellow light change intervals relating to designated approach speeds provided in the California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices are mandatory minimum yellow light intervals.(c) A yellow light change interval may exceed the minimum interval established pursuant to subdivision (a).(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 451, Sec. 46. (SB 491) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Veh Code § 21456 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21456.

21456.  If a pedestrian control signal showing the words “WALK” or “WAIT” or “DON’T WALK” or other approved symbol is in place, the signal shall indicate as follows:(a) A “WALK” or approved “Walking Person” symbol means a pedestrian facing the signal may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal, but shall yield the right-of-way to vehicles lawfully within the intersection at the time that signal is first shown.(b) A flashing “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” or approved “Upraised Hand” symbol with a “countdown” signal indicating the time remaining for a pedestrian to cross the roadway means a pedestrian facing the signal may start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal but must complete the crossing prior to the display of the steady “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” or approved “Upraised Hand” symbol when the “countdown” ends.(c) A steady “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” or approved “Upraised Hand” symbol or a flashing “DON’T WALK” or “WAIT” or approved “Upraised Hand” without a “countdown” signal indicating the time remaining for a pedestrian to cross the roadway means a pedestrian facing the signal shall not start to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal, but any pedestrian who started the crossing during the display of the “WALK” or approved “Walking Person” symbol and who has partially completed crossing shall proceed to a sidewalk or safety zone or otherwise leave the roadway while the steady “WAIT” or “DON’T WALK” or approved “Upraised Hand” symbol is showing.(Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 402, Sec. 1. (AB 390) Effective January 1, 2018.)
CA Veh Code § 21456.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21456.1.

21456.1.  Whenever an official traffic control signal exhibiting an approved “Walking Person” symbol, an approved “Upraised Hand” symbol, or the words “WALK” or “WAIT” or “DON'T WALK” is shown concurrently with official traffic control signals exhibiting the words “GO” or “CAUTION” or “STOP” or exhibiting different colored lights successively, one at a time or with arrows, a pedestrian facing those traffic control signals shall obey the “Walking Person,” “Upraised Hand,” “WALK” or “WAIT” or “DON'T WALK” control signal as provided in Section 21456.(Amended by Stats. 1993, Ch. 272, Sec. 39. Effective August 2, 1993.)
CA Veh Code § 21456.2 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21456.2.

21456.2.  (a) Unless otherwise directed by a bicycle signal as provided in Section 21456.3, an operator of a bicycle shall obey the provisions of this article applicable to the driver of a vehicle.(b) Whenever an official traffic control signal exhibiting different colored bicycle symbols is shown concurrently with official traffic control signals exhibiting different colored lights or arrows, an operator of a bicycle facing those traffic control signals shall obey the bicycle signals as provided in Section 21456.3.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 126, Sec. 3. Effective July 25, 2005. Note: This amended version was effectively added on July 25, 2005, because the prior version, as added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 277, had been repealed on January 1, 2005, by its own provisions.)
CA Veh Code § 21456.3 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21456.3.

21456.3.  (a) An operator of a bicycle facing a green bicycle signal shall proceed straight through or turn right or left or make a U-turn unless a sign prohibits a U-turn. An operator of a bicycle, including one turning, shall yield the right-of-way to other traffic and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk.(b) An operator of a bicycle facing a steady yellow bicycle signal is, by that signal, warned that the related green movement is ending or that a red indication will be shown immediately thereafter.(c) Except as provided in subdivision (d), an operator of a bicycle facing a steady red bicycle signal shall stop at a marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown.(d) Except when a sign is in place prohibiting a turn, an operator of a bicycle, after stopping as required by subdivision (c), facing a steady red bicycle signal, may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street. An operator of a bicycle making a turn shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to traffic lawfully using the intersection.(e) A bicycle signal may be used only at those locations that meet geometric standards or traffic volume standards, or both, as adopted by the Department of Transportation.(Amended by Stats. 2005, Ch. 126, Sec. 4. Effective July 25, 2005. Note: This amended version was effectively added on July 25, 2005, because the prior version, as added by Stats. 1999, Ch. 277, had been repealed on January 1, 2005, by its own provisions.)
CA Veh Code § 21457 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21457.

21457.  Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, it shall require obedience by drivers as follows:(a) Flashing red (stop signal): When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, a driver shall stop at a clearly marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it, and the driver may proceed subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.(b) Flashing yellow (caution signal): When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, a driver may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 413, Sec. 10.)
CA Veh Code § 21458 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21458.

21458.  (a) Whenever local authorities enact local parking regulations and indicate them by the use of paint upon curbs, the following colors only shall be used, and the colors indicate as follows:(1) Red indicates no stopping, standing, or parking, whether the vehicle is attended or unattended, except that a bus may stop in a red zone marked or signposted as a bus loading zone.(2) Yellow indicates stopping only for the purpose of loading or unloading passengers or freight for the time as may be specified by local ordinance.(3) White indicates stopping for either of the following purposes:(A) Loading or unloading of passengers for the time as may be specified by local ordinance.(B) Depositing mail in an adjacent mailbox.(4) Green indicates time limit parking specified by local ordinance.(5) Blue indicates parking limited exclusively to the vehicles of disabled persons and disabled veterans.(b) Regulations adopted pursuant to subdivision (a) shall be effective on days and during hours or times as prescribed by local ordinances.(Amended by Stats. 1992, Ch. 1243, Sec. 88. Effective September 30, 1992.)
CA Veh Code § 21459 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21459.

21459.  (a) The Department of Transportation in respect to state highways and a local authority with respect to highways under its jurisdiction, is authorized to place and maintain upon highways distinctive roadway markings as described and with the effect set forth in Section 21460.(b) The distinctive roadway markings shall be employed to designate any portion of a highway where the volume of traffic or the vertical or other curvature of the roadway renders it hazardous to drive on the left side of the marking or to indicate no driving to the left as provided in Section 21460, and shall not be employed for any other purpose.(c) Any pavement marking other than as described in this section placed by the Department of Transportation or any local authority shall not be effective to indicate no driving over or to the left of the marking.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)
CA Veh Code § 21460 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21460.

21460.  (a) If double parallel solid yellow lines are in place, a person driving a vehicle shall not drive to the left of the lines, except as permitted in this section.(b) If double parallel solid white lines are in place, a person driving a vehicle shall not cross any part of those double solid white lines, except as permitted in this section or Section 21655.8.(c) If the double parallel lines, one of which is broken, are in place, a person driving a vehicle shall not drive to the left of the lines, except as follows:(1) If the driver is on the side of the roadway in which the broken line is in place, the driver may cross over the double lines or drive to the left of the double lines when overtaking or passing other vehicles.(2) As provided in Section 21460.5.(d) The markings as specified in subdivision (a), (b), or (c) do not prohibit a driver from crossing the marking if (1) turning to the left at an intersection or into or out of a driveway or private road, or (2) making a U-turn under the rules governing that turn, and the markings shall be disregarded when authorized signs have been erected designating offcenter traffic lanes as permitted pursuant to Section 21657.(e) Raised pavement markers may be used to simulate painted lines described in this section if the markers are placed in accordance with standards established by the Department of Transportation.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 114, Sec. 2. (AB 1105) Effective January 1, 2012.)
CA Veh Code § 21460.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21460.5.

21460.5.  (a) The Department of Transportation and local authorities in their respective jurisdictions may designate a two-way left-turn lane on a highway. A two-way left-turn lane is a lane near the center of the highway set aside for use by vehicles making left turns in both directions from or into the highway.(b) Two-way left-turn lanes shall be designated by distinctive roadway markings consisting of parallel double yellow lines, interior line dashed and exterior line solid, on each side of the lane. The Department of Transportation may determine and prescribe standards and specifications governing length, width, and positioning of the distinctive pavement markings. All pavement markings designating a two-way left-turn lane shall conform to the Department of Transportation’s standards and specifications.(c) A vehicle shall not be driven in a designated two-way left-turn lane except when preparing for or making a left turn from or into a highway or when preparing for or making a U-turn when otherwise permitted by law, and shall not be driven in that lane for more than 200 feet while preparing for and making the turn or while preparing to merge into the adjacent lanes of travel. A left turn or U-turn shall not be made from any other lane where a two-way left-turn lane has been designated.(d) This section does not prohibit driving across a two-way left-turn lane.(e) Raised pavement markers may be used to simulate the painted lines described in this section when those markers are placed in accordance with standards established by the Department of Transportation.(Amended by Stats. 1990, Ch. 232, Sec. 1.)
CA Veh Code § 21461 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21461.

21461.  (a) It is unlawful for a driver of a vehicle to fail to obey a sign or signal defined as regulatory in the federal Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices, or a Department of Transportation approved supplement to that manual of a regulatory nature erected or maintained to enhance traffic safety and operations or to indicate and carry out the provisions of this code or a local traffic ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to a local traffic ordinance, or to fail to obey a device erected or maintained by lawful authority of a public body or official.(b) Subdivision (a) does not apply to acts constituting violations under Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 22500) of this division or to acts constituting violations of a local traffic ordinance adopted pursuant to Chapter 9 (commencing with Section 22500).(Amended by Stats. 2004, Ch. 203, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2005.)
CA Veh Code § 21461.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21461.5.

21461.5.  It shall be unlawful for any pedestrian to fail to obey any sign or signal erected or maintained to indicate or carry out the provisions of this code or any local traffic ordinance or resolution adopted pursuant to a local traffic ordinance, or to fail to obey any device erected or maintained pursuant to Section 21352.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 827.)
CA Veh Code § 21462 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21462.

21462.  The driver of any vehicle, the person in charge of any animal, any pedestrian, and the motorman of any streetcar shall obey the instructions of any official traffic signal applicable to him and placed as provided by law, unless otherwise directed by a police or traffic officer or when it is necessary for the purpose of avoiding a collision or in case of other emergency, subject to the exemptions granted by Section 21055.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 21463 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21463.

21463.  No person shall operate a manually or traffic actuated signal other than for the purpose of permitting a pedestrian or vehicle to cross a roadway.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 21464 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21464.

21464.  (a) A person, without lawful authority, may not deface, injure, attach any material or substance to, knock down, or remove, nor may a person shoot at, any official traffic control device, traffic guidepost, traffic signpost, motorist callbox, or historical marker placed or erected as authorized or required by law, nor may a person without lawful authority deface, injure, attach any material or substance to, or remove, nor may a person shoot at, any inscription, shield, or insignia on any device, guide, or marker.(b) A person may not use, and a vehicle, other than an authorized emergency vehicle or a public transit passenger vehicle, may not be equipped with, any device, including, but not limited to, a mobile infrared transmitter, that is capable of sending a signal that interrupts or changes the sequence patterns of an official traffic control signal unless that device or use is authorized by the Department of Transportation pursuant to Section 21350 or by local authorities pursuant to Section 21351.(c) A person may not buy, possess, manufacture, install, sell, offer for sale, or otherwise distribute a device described in subdivision (b), including, but not limited to, a mobile infrared transmitter (MIRT), unless the purchase, possession, manufacture, installation, sale, offer for sale, or distribution is for the use of the device by a peace officer or other person authorized to operate an authorized emergency vehicle or a public transit passenger vehicle, in the scope of his or her duties.(d) Any willful violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) that results in injury to, or the death of, a person is punishable by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or by imprisonment in a county jail for a period of not more than six months, and by a fine of not less than five thousand dollars ($5,000) nor more than ten thousand dollars ($10,000).(e) Any willful violation of subdivision (a), (b), or (c) that does not result in injury to, or the death of, a person is punishable by a fine of not more than five thousand dollars ($5,000).(f) The court shall allow the offender to perform community service designated by the court in lieu of all or part of any fine imposed under this section.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 607. (AB 109) Effective April 4, 2011. Operative October 1, 2011, by Sec. 636 of Ch. 15, as amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 39, Sec. 68.)
CA Veh Code § 21465 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21465.

21465.  No person shall place, maintain, or display upon, or in view of, any highway any unofficial sign, signal, device, or marking, or any sign, signal, device, or marking which purports to be or is an imitation of, or resembles, an official traffic control device or which attempts to direct the movement of traffic or which hides from view any official traffic control device.(Amended by Stats. 1967, Ch. 486.)
CA Veh Code § 21466 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21466.

21466.  No person shall place or maintain or display upon or in view of any highway any light in such position as to prevent the driver of a vehicle from readily recognizing any official traffic control device.(Amended by Stats. 1970, Ch. 968.)
CA Veh Code § 21466.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21466.5.

21466.5.  No person shall place or maintain or display, upon or in view of any highway, any light of any color of such brilliance as to impair the vision of drivers upon the highway. A light source shall be considered vision impairing when its brilliance exceeds the values listed below.The brightness reading of an objectionable light source shall be measured with a 11/2-degree photoelectric brightness meter placed at the driver’s point of view. The maximum measured brightness of the light source within 10 degrees from the driver’s normal line of sight shall not be more than 1,000 times the minimum measured brightness in the driver’s field of view, except that when the minimum measured brightness in the field of view is 10 foot-lamberts or less, the measured brightness of the light source in foot-lambert shall not exceed 500 plus 100 times the angle, in degrees, between the driver’s line of sight and the light source.The provisions of this section shall not apply to railroads as defined in Section 229 of the Public Utilities Code.(Added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 968.)
CA Veh Code § 21467 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 2 - Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings|ARTICLE 3 - Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices|Section 21467.

21467.  Every prohibited sign, signal, device, or light is a public nuisance, and the Department of Transportation, members of the California Highway Patrol, and local authorities are hereby authorized and empowered without notice to remove the same, or cause the same to be removed, or the Director of Transportation, the commissioner, or local authorities may bring an action as provided by law to abate such nuisance.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)