California Streets and Highways Code

§ 92.1

SHC § 92.1 Effective Jan 1, 2024Div. 1 · Ch. 1 · Art. 3

Statute text

(a)The department shall update guidance by July 1, 2021, to specify the appropriate use of positive protection measures, including, but not limited to, automated flagger assistance devices, buffer lanes, impact attenuator vehicles, and temporary barriers, with the goal of isolating workers or work zones from traffic.

(b)Where the department’s updated guidance allows, but does not require, use of a safety device, the department shall provide compensation for the optional safety device when requested by a contractor on a public works project of the department.

(c)(1) The department shall submit a report to the Legislature by January 1, 2024, in compliance with Section 9795 of the Government Code that includes findings and recommendations on the use of positive protection measures used pursuant to this section.

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Legislative history

Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 813, Sec. 1. (AB 752) Effective January 1, 2024.