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HomeVehicle CodeDiv. 11Ch. 3Art. 2§ 21709 Vehicle Safety Zone Restrictions

§ 21709 Vehicle Safety Zone Restrictions

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§ 21709 Vehicle Safety Zone Restrictions

This law says you can't drive your car through a safety zone.

Key Takeaways

  • •Never drive through a safety zone.
  • •Safety zones are usually marked, so keep an eye out for them.
  • •If you drive through one, you can get in trouble.

Example

If there's a safety zone marked on the road, like near a school or a bus stop, you can't drive through it.

If you drive through a safety zone, you can get a ticket.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 21709 Vehicle Safety Zone Restrictions

No vehicle shall at any time be driven through or within a safety zone. (Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.)

Last verified: January 9, 2026

Key Terms

safety zonevehicle

Related Statutes

  • § 21719 Emergency Tow Truck Shoulder Use
  • § 11520 Dismantler Vehicle Acquisition Notice
  • § 13950 Driver License Revocation Notice
  • § 13951 Driver License Denial Notice
  • § 13952 Proposed Action Hearing Notice

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Vehicle Code. Section 21709.
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