Section 21651 Of Article 1. Driving On Right Side From California Vehicle Code >> Division 11. >> Chapter 3. >> Article 1.
21651
. (a) Whenever a highway has been divided into two or more
roadways by means of intermittent barriers or by means of a dividing
section of not less than two feet in width, either unpaved or
delineated by curbs, double-parallel lines, or other markings on the
roadway, it is unlawful to do either of the following:
(1) To drive any vehicle over, upon, or across the dividing
section.
(2) To make any left, semicircular, or U-turn with the vehicle on
the divided highway, except through an opening in the barrier
designated and intended by public authorities for the use of vehicles
or through a plainly marked opening in the dividing section.
(b) It is unlawful to drive any vehicle upon a highway, except to
the right of an intermittent barrier or a dividing section which
separates two or more opposing lanes of traffic. Except as otherwise
provided in subdivision (c), a violation of this subdivision is a
misdemeanor.
(c) Any willful violation of subdivision (b) which results in
injury to, or death of, a person shall be punished by imprisonment
pursuant to subdivision (h) of Section 1170 of the Penal Code, or
imprisonment in a county jail for a period of not more than six
months.