§ 15957 Secretary To Director Transfer

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•The law changed who is in charge of transportation stuff from the 'Secretary' to the 'Director of Transportation'.
•This change happened a long time ago (1985), but was updated again in 2013.
•Any old rules that say 'Secretary' now mean 'Director of Transportation' instead.

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If an old rule says the 'Secretary' has to approve new road signs.

Now, the 'Director of Transportation' is the one who approves the road signs, not the Secretary.

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§ 15957 Secretary To Director Transfer

“Secretary” means the Secretary of Transportation. On and after January 1, 1985, any duty, power, purpose, responsibility, or jurisdiction which is vested by this part in the secretary is hereby transferred to the Director of Transportation. Whenever any reference is made in this part to the secretary, it shall be deemed to be a reference to, and to mean, the Director of Transportation. (Amended by Stats. 2013, Ch. 352, Sec. 299. (AB 1317) Effective September 26, 2013. Operative July 1, 2013, by Sec. 543 of Ch. 352.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

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Secretary Director of Transportation duty power reference

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Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
California Legislature. Government Code. Section 15957.

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