{"code":"SHC","codeName":"Streets and Highways Code","section":"219","citation":"Sts. & Hy. Code, § 219","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 7. Safety Roadside Rests [218. - 226.5.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/division-1/chapter-1/article-7"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1968, Ch. 1132.","effective":null,"html":"<p>In planning such system of safety roadside rests, the department is directed to generally follow these criteria:</p><p>(a) Safety roadside rests should be provided so that, in combination with other stopping facilities, there shall be facilities available at intervals of approximately one-half hours normal driving time.</p><p>(b) On highway entrances to large metropolitan areas, safety roadside rests may be provided.</p><p>(c) On high-volume highways consisting of four or more lanes, safety roadside rests should be provided on both sides of the highways; on all other highways only single safety roadside rests should be provided.</p><p>(d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a), on high-volume highways more safety roadside rests may be planned at strategic locations where they appear to be necessary or desirable.</p>","text":"In planning such system of safety roadside rests, the department is directed to generally follow these criteria: (a) Safety roadside rests should be provided so that, in combination with other stopping facilities, there shall be facilities available at intervals of approximately one-half hours normal driving time. (b) On highway entrances to large metropolitan areas, safety roadside rests may be provided. (c) On high-volume highways consisting of four or more lanes, safety roadside rests should be provided on both sides of the highways; on all other highways only single safety roadside rests should be provided. (d) Notwithstanding the provisions of subdivision (a), on high-volume highways more safety roadside rests may be planned at strategic locations where they appear to be necessary or desirable.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/streets-and-highways-code/safety-roadside-rests-219","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}