Veh. Code, § 2818 · Article 1. Lawful Orders and Inspections
Veh. Code, § 2818
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Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
It is unlawful to traverse an electronic beacon pattern, a flare pattern, cone pattern, or combination of electronic beacon, flare, or cone patterns, provided for the regulation of traffic, or provided in a situation where public safety personnel are engaged in traffic control or emergency scene management.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 2008, Ch. 120, Sec. 1. Effective January 1, 2009.
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- Official file
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