Vehicle Code section 38302

It is unlawful for any person to place or erect any sign, signal, or traffic control device for off-highway traffic upon public lands unless authorized by law.

Source: Section 38302, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=38302. (updated Jan. 1, 1976; accessed Oct. 20, 2025).

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_38302

Original Source: Section 38302, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=38302. (last accessed May 12, 2025).