California § 186.5 - Whenever local entities are unable to agree upon the number and width of traffic
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 186.5 — Whenever local entities are unable to agree upon the number and width of traffic, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 186.5. Whenever local entities are unable to agree upon the number and width of traffic
Whenever local entities are unable to agree upon the number and width of traffic lanes for a street or road proposed to be constructed by any such entity where such specifications will affect the uniform flow of traffic on a road or street from one such local entity to another, the matter may be submitted to the department. The department shall thereupon endeavor to establish such specifications for such street or road proposed to be constructed, and, if established, such specifications shall be binding upon the local entity constructing such road or street.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 186.5
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 186.5 cover?
Section 186.5 ("Whenever local entities are unable to agree upon the number and width of traffic") 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 § 186.5?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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