California § 22509 - Local authorities within the reasonable exercise of their police powers may adopt

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§ 22509. Local authorities within the reasonable exercise of their police powers may adopt

Local authorities within the reasonable exercise of their police powers may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution providing that no person driving, or in control of, or in charge of, a motor vehicle shall permit it to stand on any highway unattended when upon any grade exceeding 3 percent within any business or residence district without blocking the wheels of the vehicle by turning them against the curb or by other means.

Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 22509 cover?

Section 22509 ("Local authorities within the reasonable exercise of their police powers may adopt") 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 § 22509?

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Is this the official text of California law?

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How does California § 22509 apply to my situation?

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