Streets and Highways Code section 83

Any public street or highway or portion thereof which is within the boundaries of a state highway, including a traversable highway adopted or designated as a state highway, shall constitute a part of the right of way of such state highway without compensation being paid therefor, and the department shall have jurisdiction thereover and responsibility for the maintenance thereof.

Source: Section 83, https://leginfo.­legislature.­ca.­gov/faces/codes_displaySection.­xhtml?lawCode=SHC§ionNum=83.­ (updated Jan. 1, 1947; accessed Jun. 25, 2025).

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§ 83's source at ca​.gov