California § 149 - The department may construct exclusive or preferential lanes for buses only or fo
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§ 149. The department may construct exclusive or preferential lanes for buses only or fo
The department may construct exclusive or preferential lanes for buses only or for buses and other high-occupancy vehicles, and may authorize or permit such exclusive or preferential use of designated lanes on existing highways that are part of the State Highway System. Prior to constructing such lanes, the department shall conduct competent engineering estimates of the effect of such lanes on safety, congestion, and highway capacity. To the extent they are available, the department may apply for and use federal aid funds appropriated for the design, construction, and use of such exclusive or preferential lanes, but may also use other State Highway Account funds, including other federal aid funds, for those purposes where proper and desirable. This section shall be known and may be cited as the Carrell Act.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 149
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 149 cover?
Section 149 ("The department may construct exclusive or preferential lanes for buses only or fo") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 149?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 149 apply to my situation?
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