Veh. Code, § 21949 · Chapter 5. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties
Veh. Code, § 21949
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) The Legislature hereby finds and declares that it is the policy of the State of California that safe and convenient pedestrian travel and access, whether by foot, wheelchair, walker, or stroller, be provided to the residents of the state.
(b) In accordance with the policy declared under subdivision (a), it is the intent of the Legislature that all levels of government in the state, particularly the Department of Transportation, work to provide convenient and safe passage for pedestrians on and across all streets and highways, increase levels of walking and pedestrian travel, and reduce pedestrian fatalities and injuries.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 833, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.
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- Official file
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