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DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD 21000-23336›CHAPTER 2. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings 21350-21468›ARTICLE 3. Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices 21450-21468

§ 21454

California Vehicle Code · 2026 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · California

When lane use control signals are placed over individual lanes, those signals shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles as follows:

(a) Green indication: A driver may travel in any lane over which a green signal is shown.

(b) Steady yellow indication: A driver is thereby warned that a lane control change is being made.

(c) Steady red indication: A driver shall not enter or travel in any lane over which a red signal is shown.

(d) Flashing yellow indication: A driver may use the lane only for the purpose of making a left turn to or from the highway.

(Amended by Stats. 1981, Ch. 413, Sec. 7.)

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