California § 21456.1 - Whenever an official traffic control signal exhibiting an approved
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§ 21456.1. Whenever an official traffic control signal exhibiting an approved
Whenever an official traffic control signal exhibiting an approved âWalking Personâ symbol, an approved âUpraised Handâ symbol, or the words âWALKâ or âWAITâ or âDON'T WALKâ is shown concurrently with official traffic control signals exhibiting the words âGOâ or âCAUTIONâ or âSTOPâ or exhibiting different colored lights successively, one at a time or with arrows, a pedestrian facing those traffic control signals shall obey the âWalking Person,â âUpraised Hand,â âWALKâ or âWAITâ or âDON'T WALKâ control signal as provided in Section 21456.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21456.1
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21456.1 cover?
Section 21456.1 ("Whenever an official traffic control signal exhibiting an approved") 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 § 21456.1?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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