Section 21260 Of Article 5.5. Operation Of Low-speed Vehicles From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 1. >> Article 5.5.
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. (a) Except as provided in paragraph (1) of subdivision (b),
or in an area where a neighborhood electric vehicle transportation
plan has been adopted pursuant to Chapter 6.2 (commencing with
Section 1962), Chapter 7.1 (commencing with Section 1964), Chapter 8
(commencing with Section 1965), or Chapter 8.1 (commencing with
Section 1966) of Division 2.5 of the Streets and Highways Code, the
operator of a low-speed vehicle shall not operate the vehicle on any
roadway with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour.
(b) (1) The operator of a low-speed vehicle may cross a roadway
with a speed limit in excess of 35 miles per hour if the crossing
begins and ends on a roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour
or less and occurs at an intersection of approximately 90 degrees.
(2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1), the operator of a low-speed
vehicle shall not traverse an uncontrolled intersection with any
state highway unless that intersection has been approved and
authorized by the agency having primary traffic enforcement
responsibilities for that crossing by a low-speed vehicle.