California § 22360 - Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffi
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 22360 — Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffi, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 22360. Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffi
(a) Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffic survey that the limit of 65 miles per hour is more than is reasonable or safe upon any portion of a highway other than a state highway for a distance of not exceeding 2,000 feet in length between districts, either business or residence, the local authority may determine and declare a reasonable and safe prima facie limit thereon lower than 65 miles per hour, but not less than 25 miles per hour, which declared prima facie speed limit shall be effective when appropriate signs giving notice thereof are erected upon the street or highway. (b) This section shall become operative on the date specified in subdivision (c) of Section 22366.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 22360
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22360 cover?
Section 22360 ("Whenever a local authority determines upon the basis of an engineering and traffi") 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 § 22360?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 22360 apply to my situation?
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