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CA Veh Code § 21468 (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 21468.

21468.  This division does not modify or limit the authority of the Public Utilities Commission to erect or maintain, or cause to be erected and maintained, signs, signals or other traffic control devices as authorized by law.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 21650 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21650.

21650.  Upon all highways, a vehicle shall be driven upon the right half of the roadway, except as follows:(a) When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction under the rules governing that movement.(b) When placing a vehicle in a lawful position for, and when the vehicle is lawfully making, a left turn.(c) When the right half of a roadway is closed to traffic under construction or repair.(d) Upon a roadway restricted to one-way traffic.(e) When the roadway is not of sufficient width.(f) When the vehicle is necessarily traveling so slowly as to impede the normal movement of traffic, that portion of the highway adjacent to the right edge of the roadway may be utilized temporarily when in a condition permitting safe operation.(g) This section does not prohibit the operation of bicycles on any shoulder of a highway, on any sidewalk, on any bicycle path within a highway, or along any crosswalk or bicycle path crossing, where the operation is not otherwise prohibited by this code or local ordinance.(h) This section does not prohibit the operation of a transit bus on the shoulder of a state highway in conjunction with the implementation of a program authorized pursuant to Section 148.1 of the Streets and Highways Code on state highways within the areas served by the transit services of the Monterey-Salinas Transit District or the Santa Cruz Metropolitan Transit District.(Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 426, Sec. 2. (AB 946) Effective January 1, 2014.)
CA Veh Code § 21650.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21650.1.

21650.1.  A bicycle operated on a roadway, or the shoulder of a highway, shall be operated in the same direction as vehicles are required to be driven upon the roadway.(Added by Stats. 1988, Ch. 58, Sec. 2.)
CA Veh Code § 21651 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21651.

21651.  (a) Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the roadway, it is unlawful to do either of the following:(1) To drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing section.(2) To make any left, semicircular, or U-turn with the vehicle on the divided highway, except through an opening in the barrier designated and intended by public authorities for the use of vehicles or through a plainly marked opening in the dividing section.(b) It is unlawful to drive any vehicle upon a highway, except to the right of an intermittent barrier or a dividing section which separates two or more opposing lanes of traffic. Except as otherwise provided in subdivision (c), a violation of this subdivision is a misdemeanor.(c) Any willful violation of subdivision (b) which results in injury to, or death of, a person shall be punished by imprisonment pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or imprisonment in a county jail for a period of not more than six months.(Amended by Stats. 2011, Ch. 15, Sec. 608. (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 § 21652 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21652.

21652.  When any service road has been constructed on or along any public highway and the main thoroughfare of the highway has been separated from the service road, it is unlawful for any person to drive any vehicle into the main thoroughfare from the service road or from the main thoroughfare into the service road except through an opening in the dividing curb, section, separation, or line.(Amended by Stats. 1963, Ch. 335.)
CA Veh Code § 21654 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21654.

21654.  (a) Notwithstanding the prima facie speed limits, any vehicle proceeding upon a highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time shall be driven in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, except when overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction or when preparing for a left turn at an intersection or into a private road or driveway.(b) If a vehicle is being driven at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at such time, and is not being driven in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right-hand edge or curb, it shall constitute prima facie evidence that the driver is operating the vehicle in violation of subdivision (a) of this section.(c) The Department of Transportation, with respect to state highways, and local authorities, with respect to highways under their jurisdiction, may place and maintain upon highways official signs directing slow-moving traffic to use the right-hand traffic lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle or preparing for a left turn.(Amended by Stats. 1974, Ch. 545.)
CA Veh Code § 21655 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21655.

21655.  (a) Whenever the Department of Transportation or local authorities with respect to highways under their respective jurisdictions determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffic investigation that the designation of a specific lane or lanes for the travel of vehicles required to travel at reduced speeds would facilitate the safe and orderly movement of traffic, the department or local authority may designate a specific lane or lanes for the travel of vehicles which are subject to the provisions of Section 22406 and shall erect signs at reasonable intervals giving notice thereof.(b) Any trailer bus, except as provided in Section 21655.5, and any vehicle subject to the provisions of Section 22406 shall be driven in the lane or lanes designated pursuant to subdivision (a) whenever signs have been erected giving notice of that designation. Except as otherwise provided in this subdivision, when a specific lane or lanes have not been so designated, any of those vehicles shall be driven in the right-hand lane for traffic or as close as practicable to the right edge or curb. If, however, a specific lane or lanes have not been designated on a divided highway having four or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction, any of those vehicles may also be driven in the lane to the immediate left of that right-hand lane, unless otherwise prohibited under this code. When overtaking and passing another vehicle proceeding in the same direction, the driver shall use either the designated lane, the lane to the immediate left of the right-hand lane, or the right-hand lane for traffic as permitted under this code.This subdivision does not apply to a driver who is preparing for a left- or right-hand turn or who is entering into or exiting from a highway or to a driver who must necessarily drive in a lane other than the right-hand lane to continue on his or her intended route.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 843, Sec. 4.)
CA Veh Code § 21655.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21655.1.

21655.1.  (a) A person shall not operate a motor vehicle on a portion of a highway that has been designated for the exclusive use of public transit buses, except in compliance with the directions of a peace officer or official traffic control device.(b) This section does not apply to a driver who is required to enter a lane designated for the exclusive use of public transit buses in order to make a right turn or a left turn in a location where there is no left-turn lane for motorists, or who is entering into or exiting from a highway, unless there are signs prohibiting turns across the lane or the lane is delineated by a physical separation, including, but not limited to, a curb, fence, landscaping, or other barrier.(c) A public transit agency, with the agreement of the agency with jurisdiction over the highway, shall place and maintain, or cause to be placed and maintained, signs and other official traffic control devices, as necessary, indicating that a portion of a highway is designated for the exclusive use of public transit buses and to advise motorists of the hours of operation of the lane as an exclusive public transit bus lane.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 716, Sec. 1. (SB 998) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Veh Code § 21655.6 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21655.6.

21655.6.  (a)  Whenever the Department of Transportation authorizes or permits exclusive or preferential use of highway lanes for high-occupancy vehicles on any highway located within the territory of a transportation planning agency, as defined in Section 99214 of the Public Utilities Code, or a county transportation commission, the department shall obtain the approval of the transportation planning agency or county transportation commission prior to establishing the exclusive or preferential use of the highway lanes.(b) If the department authorizes or permits additional exclusive or preferential use of highway lanes for high-occupancy vehicles on that portion of State Highway Route 101 located within the boundaries of the City of Los Angeles, the department shall obtain the approval of the Los Angeles County Transportation Commission by at least a two-thirds majority vote of the entire membership eligible to vote prior to establishing the additional exclusion or preferential use of the highway lanes. (c) If the department restricts or requires the restriction of the use of any lane on any federal-aid highway in the unincorporated areas of Alameda County to high-occupancy vehicles, the Metropolitan Transportation Commission shall review the use patterns of those lanes and shall determine if congestion relief is being efficiently achieved by the creation of the high-occupancy vehicle lanes. The commission shall report its findings and recommendations in its HOV Master Plan Update for the San Francisco Bay area no later than two years after those high-occupancy vehicle lanes become operational.(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 653, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 1999.)
CA Veh Code § 21655.7 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21655.7.

21655.7.  A local authority, with respect to any highway under its jurisdiction, may authorize or permit a portion of the highway to be used exclusively for a public mass transit guideway.(Added by Stats. 1981, Ch. 1055, Sec. 12.)
CA Veh Code § 21655.8 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21655.8.

21655.8.  (a) Except as required under subdivision (b), when exclusive or preferential use lanes for high-occupancy vehicles are established pursuant to Section 21655.5 and double parallel solid lines are in place to the right thereof, no person driving a vehicle may cross over these double lines to enter into or exit from the exclusive or preferential use lanes, and entrance or exit may be made only in areas designated for these purposes or where a single broken line is in place to the right of the exclusive or preferential use lanes.(b) Upon the approach of an authorized emergency vehicle displaying a red light or siren, as specified in Section 21806, a person driving a vehicle in an exclusive or preferential use lane shall exit that lane immediately upon determining that the exit can be accomplished with reasonable safety.(c) Raised pavement markers may be used to simulate painted lines described in this section.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 1154, Sec. 67. Effective September 30, 1996.)
CA Veh Code § 21656 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21656.

21656.  On a two-lane highway where passing is unsafe because of traffic in the opposite direction or other conditions, any vehicle proceeding upon the highway at a speed less than the normal speed of traffic moving in the same direction at that time, behind which five or more vehicles are formed in line, shall turn off the roadway at the nearest place designated as a turnout by signs erected by the authority having jurisdiction over the highway, or wherever sufficient area for a safe turnout exists, in order to permit the vehicles following it to proceed.(Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 265, Sec. 1. (AB 208) Effective January 1, 2016.)
CA Veh Code § 21657 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21657.

21657.  The authorities in charge of any highway may designate any highway, roadway, part of a roadway, or specific lanes upon which vehicular traffic shall proceed in one direction at all or such times as shall be indicated by official traffic control devices. When a roadway has been so designated, a vehicle shall be driven only in the direction designated at all or such times as shall be indicated by traffic control devices.(Amended by Stats. 1969, Ch. 136.)
CA Veh Code § 21658 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21658.

21658.  Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic in one direction, the following rules apply:(a) A vehicle shall be driven as nearly as practical entirely within a single lane and shall not be moved from the lane until such movement can be made with reasonable safety.(b) Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or allocating specified lanes to traffic moving in the same direction, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of the traffic device.(Amended by Stats. 1975, Ch. 450.)
CA Veh Code § 21658.1 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21658.1.

21658.1.  (a) For the purposes of this section, “lane splitting” means driving a motorcycle, as defined in Section 400, that has two wheels in contact with the ground, between rows of stopped or moving vehicles in the same lane, including on both divided and undivided streets, roads, or highways.(b) The Department of the California Highway Patrol may develop educational guidelines relating to lane splitting in a manner that would ensure the safety of the motorcyclist and the drivers and passengers of the surrounding vehicles.(c) In developing guidelines pursuant to this section, the department shall consult with agencies and organizations with an interest in road safety and motorcyclist behavior, including, but not limited to, all of the following:(1) The Department of Motor Vehicles.(2) The Department of Transportation.(3) The Office of Traffic Safety.(4) A motorcycle organization focused on motorcyclist safety.(Added by Stats. 2016, Ch. 141, Sec. 1. (AB 51) Effective January 1, 2017.)
CA Veh Code § 21659 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21659.

21659.  Upon a roadway which is divided into three lanes a vehicle shall not be driven in the extreme left lane at any time, nor in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway ahead is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn, or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of such allocation. This section does not apply upon a one-way roadway.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 21660 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21660.

21660.  Drivers of vehicles proceeding in opposite directions shall pass each other to the right, and, except when a roadway has been divided into traffic lanes, each driver shall give to the other at least one-half of the main traveled portion of the roadway whenever possible.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 21661 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21661.

21661.  Whenever upon any grade the width of the roadway is insufficient to permit the passing of vehicles approaching from opposite directions at the point of meeting, the driver of the vehicle descending the grade shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle ascending the grade and shall, if necessary, back his vehicle to a place in the highway where it is possible for the vehicles to pass.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 21662 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21662.

21662.  The driver of a motor vehicle traveling through defiles or canyons or upon mountain highways shall hold the motor vehicle under control at all times and shall do the following when applicable:(a) If the roadway has no marked centerline, the driver shall drive as near the right-hand edge of the roadway as is reasonably possible.(b) If the roadway has insufficient width to permit a motor vehicle to be driven entirely to the right of the center of the roadway, the driver shall give audible warning with the horn of the motor vehicle upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance of 200 feet along the highway.(Amended by Stats. 1984, Ch. 462, Sec. 2.)
CA Veh Code § 21663 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21663.

21663.  Except as expressly permitted pursuant to this code, including Sections 21100.4 and 21114.5, no person shall operate or move a motor vehicle upon a sidewalk except as may be necessary to enter or leave adjacent property.(Amended by Stats. 1996, Ch. 124, Sec. 126. Effective January 1, 1997.)
CA Veh Code § 21664 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 1 - Driving on Right Side|Section 21664.

21664.  It is unlawful for the driver of any vehicle to enter or exit any freeway which has full control of access and no crossings at grade, except upon a designated on ramp with respect to entering the freeway or a designated off ramp with respect to exiting the freeway.(Amended by Stats. 1988, Ch. 765, Sec. 2.)
CA Veh Code § 21700 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 2 - Additional Driving Rules|Section 21700.

21700.  No person shall drive a vehicle when it is so loaded, or when there are in the front seat such number of persons as to obstruct the view of the driver to the front or sides of the vehicle or as to interfere with the driver’s control over the driving mechanism of the vehicle.(Amended by Stats. 1965, Ch. 1500.)
CA Veh Code § 21700.5 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 2 - Additional Driving Rules|Section 21700.5.

21700.5.  No person shall knowingly drive a bus within the City of San Diego which is transporting any public or private school pupil who is enrolled in kindergarten or any of grades 1 to 12, inclusive, to or from a public or private school, unless every such pupil is seated in a seat.(Added by Stats. 1972, Ch. 1124.)
CA Veh Code § 21701 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 2 - Additional Driving Rules|Section 21701.

21701.  No person shall wilfully interfere with the driver of a vehicle or with the mechanism thereof in such manner as to affect the driver’s control of the vehicle. The provisions of this section shall not apply to a drivers’ license examiner or other employee of the Department of Motor Vehicles when conducting the road or driving test of an applicant for a driver’s license nor to a person giving instruction as a part of a course in driver training conducted by a public school, educational institution or a driver training school licensed by the Department of Motor Vehicles.(Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)
CA Veh Code § 21702 (2021)
2021 California Code|Vehicle Code - VEH|DIVISION 11 - RULES OF THE ROAD|CHAPTER 3 - Driving, Overtaking, and Passing|ARTICLE 2 - Additional Driving Rules|Section 21702.

21702.  (a) No person shall drive upon any highway any vehicle designed or used for transporting persons for compensation for more than 10 consecutive hours nor for more than 10 hours spread over a total of 15 consecutive hours. Thereafter, such person shall not drive any such vehicle until eight consecutive hours have elapsed.Regardless of aggregate driving time, no driver shall drive for more than 10 hours in any 24-hour period unless eight consecutive hours off duty have elapsed. (b) No person shall drive upon any highway any vehicle designed or used for transporting merchandise, freight, materials or other property for more than 12 consecutive hours nor for more than 12 hours spread over a total of 15 consecutive hours. Thereafter, such person shall not drive any such vehicle until eight consecutive hours have elapsed.Regardless of aggregate driving time, no driver shall drive for more than 12 hours in any 24-hour period unless eight consecutive hours off duty have elapsed. (c) This section does not apply in any case of casualty or unavoidable accident or an act of God.(d) In computing the number of hours under this section, any time spent by a person in driving such a vehicle outside this state shall, upon the vehicle entering this state, be included.(e) Any person who violates any provision of this section is guilty of a misdemeanor and is punishable by a fine of not less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than one thousand dollars ($1,000) for each offense.(f) This section shall not apply to the driver of a vehicle which is subject to the provisions of Section 34500.(Amended by Stats. 1983, Ch. 1092, Sec. 391. Effective September 27, 1983. Operative January 1, 1984, by Sec. 427 of Ch. 1092.)