Veh. Code, § 21059 · Article 2. Effect of Traffic Laws
Veh. Code, § 21059
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
Sections 21211, 21650, 21660, 22502, 22504, and subdivision (h) of Section 22500 do not apply to the operation of a rubbish or garbage truck while actually engaged in the collection of rubbish or garbage within a business or residence district, if the front turn signal lamps at each side of the vehicle are being flashed simultaneously and the rear turn signal lamps at each side of the vehicle are being flashed simultaneously.
This provision does not apply when the vehicle is being driven to and from work, and it does not relieve the driver of the vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway or protect him or her from the consequences of an arbitrary exercise of the privilege granted.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1999, Ch. 1007, Sec. 20. Effective January 1, 2000.
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Provisions in this library that the text above cites, as it prints each citation. A range cited as “ss. 61.13-61.16” links its first and last provisions.
Vehicle Code
- Veh. Code, § 21211Printed as Sections 21211, 21650, 21660, 22502, 22504
- Veh. Code, § 21650Printed as Sections 21211, 21650, 21660, 22502, 22504
- Veh. Code, § 21660Printed as Sections 21211, 21650, 21660, 22502, 22504
- Veh. Code, § 22500Printed as Section 22500
- Veh. Code, § 22502Printed as Sections 21211, 21650, 21660, 22502, 22504
- Veh. Code, § 22504Printed as Sections 21211, 21650, 21660, 22502, 22504
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