California · Vehicle Code

VEH §23332: It is unlawful for any person to be upon any portion of a vehicular crossing which is not intended for public use without the permission of the Department of Transportation.

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What this law says, in plain English

It is unlawful to be on a vehicular crossing not open to the public without Department of Transportation permission. This does not apply to workers maintaining the crossing or people attempting rescue.

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It is unlawful for any person to be upon any portion of a vehicular crossing which is not intended for public use without the permission of the Department of Transportation. This section does not apply to a person engaged in the operation, maintenance, or repair of a vehicular crossing or any facility thereon nor to any person attempting to effect a rescue.

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