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transit-only traffic lane in California Criminal Law

Current through 2026 California legislative session

In California criminal law, “transit-only traffic lane” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the California criminal code.

What does “transit-only traffic lane” mean in California criminal law?

“transit-only traffic lane” means any designated transit-only lane on which use is restricted to mass transit vehicles or other designated vehicles, including taxis and vanpools, during posted times. (Cal. Vehicle Code § 40240)

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