Highways: exit information.
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- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed Assembly
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
This bill modifies California law to allow the placement of information signs near freeway exits in rural areas, specifically identifying roadside businesses like fuel stations, restaurants, and lodging. It extends a previous provision to allow signs before specific exits on State Route 395 until January 1, 2037. The Department of Transportation will establish rules for these signs and collect fees to cover their placement and maintenance.
Key provisions
- Allows placement of information signs near freeway exits in rural areas to promote roadside businesses.
- Extends the authorization for signage on State Route 395 to specific exits until January 1, 2037.
- Requires the Department of Transportation to establish rules and standards for the signs.
- Establishes a fee to cover the cost of placing and maintaining the signs.
- Allows for the inclusion of an ‘RV-friendly’ symbol on signs for businesses that meet certain criteria.
- Defines the types of businesses that can be included on the signs (fuel, food, lodging, etc.).
- Requires the Department of Transportation to report on the implementation of the program.
- Preserves existing signs placed before 2003 in urban areas with populations between 10,000 and 10,000.
Who is affected
- Department of Transportation
- Roadside businesses
- Motorists
- Local governments (regarding urban area definitions)
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