Section 21109 Of Article 3. Local Regulation From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 3.
21109
. (a) Local authorities may adopt rules and regulations by
ordinance or resolution regulating vehicular and pedestrian traffic
in subways, tubes, and tunnels or upon bridges or viaducts.
(b) The proposed ordinance or resolution shall not be effective as
to any state highway until approved in writing by the Department of
Transportation. The Department of Transportation, in considering any
proposed ordinance or resolution to prohibit or restrict the use by
cargo tank vehicles displaying flammable liquids placards in tunnels
of a length of 300 feet or greater, shall consult with the Department
of the California Highway Patrol and hold a public hearing as
provided in Section 21109.5 of the Vehicle Code. In evaluating the
feasibility of prohibiting or restricting the use of the structure by
cargo tank vehicles displaying flammable liquids placards, the
Department of Transportation shall conduct a traffic and engineering
survey which includes an analysis of the relative risks to public
safety in determining the feasibility of reasonable alternative
routes.
(c) The rules or regulations shall not be effective until
appropriate signs have been posted giving notice thereof to drivers
and pedestrians approaching the highway structures.