California § 35650 - The Department of Transportation, whenever it determines after an engineering inv

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§ 35650. The Department of Transportation, whenever it determines after an engineering inv

The Department of Transportation, whenever it determines after an engineering investigation that any highway under its jurisdiction will with safety to itself sustain vehicles and loads weighing more than the maximum weight limits set forth in this code, shall have authority to declare and to fix a weight limit for the highway greater than the maximum weight limit set forth in this code. Thereafter it shall be lawful to operate or move vehicles and loads of a gross weight upon the highways designated, equal to but not in excess of the maximum weight limit fixed by the department.

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

Frequently Asked Questions About California § 35650

What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 35650 cover?

Section 35650 ("The Department of Transportation, whenever it determines after an engineering inv") 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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Is this the official text of California law?

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