California Streets and Highways Code 144 – The department is authorized to divide or separate any state highway …
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The department is authorized to divide or separate any state highway into separate roadways, wherever there is particular danger to the traveling public of collision between vehicles proceeding in opposite directions or from cross traffic, by constructing curbs, central dividing sections, or other physical separations, or by signs, marks, or other devices, in or on the roadway appropriate to designate the dividing line.
The rules governing operation of vehicles on divided highways are contained in § 21651 of the Vehicle Code.
Terms Used In California Streets and Highways Code 144
- Department: means the Department of Transportation of this state. See California Streets and Highways Code 20
- highway: includes bridges, culverts, curbs, drains, and all works incidental to highway construction, improvement, and maintenance. See California Streets and Highways Code 23
(Amended by Stats. 1980, Ch. 777, Sec. 27.)