California Statutes
§ 21949. — 21949. (Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 833, Sec. 6.)
California § 21949.
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Code VEHVehicle Code - VEH
Div. 11.DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD
Ch. 5.CHAPTER 5. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties
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Cal. Vehicle Code - VEH Code § 21949. (2026).
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(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.
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Legislative History
Added by Stats. 2000, Ch. 833, Sec. 6. Effective January 1, 2001.
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