California § 21658 - Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for t
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21658 — Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for t, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21658. Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for t
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.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21658
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21658 cover?
Section 21658 ("Whenever any roadway has been divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for t") 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 § 21658?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 21658 apply to my situation?
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