California · Vehicle Code

VEH §21100.3: It is unlawful for any person to disobey the traffic directions of a person appointed or authorized by a local authority to regulate traffic pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 21100 when such appo

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What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to disobey traffic directions from a person authorized by local government to regulate traffic when that person is wearing official insignia and performing their duties.

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It is unlawful for any person to disobey the traffic directions of a person appointed or authorized by a local authority to regulate traffic pursuant to subdivision (e) of Section 21100 when such appointee is wearing an official insignia issued by the local authority and is acting in the course of his appointed duties.

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