{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"124","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 124","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 1. STATE HIGHWAYS [50. - 897.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. Administration [50. - 227.1.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. The Department of Transportation [90. - 155.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-1/article-3"}],"history":"Enacted by Stats. 1935, Ch. 29.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The department may restrict the use of, or close, any State highway whenever the department considers such closing or restriction of use necessary:</p><p>(a) For the protection of the public.</p><p>(b) For the protection of such highway from damage during storms or during construction, improvement or maintenance operations thereon.</p>","text":"The department may restrict the use of, or close, any State highway whenever the department considers such closing or restriction of use necessary: (a) For the protection of the public. (b) For the protection of such highway from damage during storms or during construction, improvement or maintenance operations thereon.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/the-department-of-transportation-124","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}