California § 257. 257. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1062.)

California Statutes

§ 257. — 257. (Added by Stats. 1959, Ch. 1062.)

California § 257.

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Code SHCStreets and Highways Code - SHC

Div. 1.DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS

Ch. 2.CHAPTER 2. The State Highway System

Art. 2.ARTICLE 2. The California Freeway and Expressway System

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Cal. Streets and Highways Code - SHC Code § 257. (2026).

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For the purpose of this article only, and to distinguish between the terms “freeway” and “expressway,” the word “freeway” shall mean a divided arterial highway for through traffic with full control of access and with grade separations at intersections, while the word “expressway” shall mean an arterial highway for through traffic which may have partial control of access, but which may or may not be divided or have grade separations at intersections.

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For the purpose of this article only, and to distinguish between the terms “freeway” and “expressway,” the word “freeway” shall mean a divided arterial highway for through traffic with full control of access and with grade separations at intersections, while the word “expressway” shall mean an arterial highway for through traffic which may have partial control of access, but which may or may not be divided or have grade separations at intersections.