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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 2Art. 1§ 5206 Highway Centerline Definition

§ 5206 Highway Centerline Definition

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§ 5206 Highway Centerline Definition

Key Takeaways

  • •The 'centerline' is the middle line on a road.
  • •On divided highways, it's the line in the middle of the median.
  • •On regular roads, it's the line right in the middle of the road.

Example

Driving on a two-lane road with a yellow line in the middle.

That yellow line in the middle of the road is the centerline. You should stay on your side of it to avoid crashes.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

Official Source
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§ 5206 Highway Centerline Definition

“Centerline of the highway” means a line equidistant from the edges of the median separating the main traveled way of a divided highway, or the centerline of the main traveled way of a nondivided highway. (Repealed and added by Stats. 1970, Ch. 991.)

Last verified: January 22, 2026

Key Terms

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Related Statutes

  • § 5212 Freeway Definition And Access
  • § 5213 Public Highway Definition
  • § 5215 Interstate Highway Definition
  • § 5216 Freeway Landscaping Definition
  • § 5222 Highway Right-Of-Way Measurement

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 5206.
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