California § 26456 - Stopping distance requirement tests shall be conducted on a substantially level,
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§ 26456. Stopping distance requirement tests shall be conducted on a substantially level,
Stopping distance requirement tests shall be conducted on a substantially level, dry, smooth, hard-surfaced road that is free from loose material and where the grade does not exceed plus or minus 1 percent. Stopping distance shall be measured from the instant brake controls are moved and from an initial speed of approximately 20 miles per hour. No test of brake performance shall be made upon a highway at a speed in excess of 25 miles per hour.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 26456 cover?
Section 26456 ("Stopping distance requirement tests shall be conducted on a substantially level,") 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.
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