CVC 21752Eligible for written declaration

Driving on the Left Near a Crest, Curve, Bridge, Crossing or Intersection

Driving on the left side of the roadway near a hill crest or curve where the view is obstructed within a distance that creates a hazard if another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction, within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel when the view is obstructed, or within 100 feet of or while crossing a railroad grade crossing or intersection (not on a one-way roadway).

Reviewed by the TicketClear teamLast reviewed October 10, 2026

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What is a Driving on the Left Near a Crest, Curve, Bridge, Crossing or Intersection ticket?

CVC 21752 says no vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the roadway (a) when approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver's view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction; (b) when the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel; (c) when approaching within 100 feet of or when traversing any railroad grade crossing; or (d) when approaching within 100 feet of or when traversing any intersection. The section does not apply upon a one-way roadway.

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What the Law Says

No vehicle shall be driven to the left side of the roadway under the following conditions: (a) When approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve in the highway where the driver’s view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction. (b) When the view is obstructed upon approaching within 100 feet of any bridge, viaduct, or tunnel. (c) When approaching within 100 feet of or when traversing any railroad grade crossing. (d) When approaching within 100 feet of or when traversing any intersection. This section shall not apply upon a one-way roadway.

What the Officer Must Prove

1You drove to the left side of the roadway
2You did so in one of the places CVC 21752(a) to (d) lists: approaching or upon the crest of a grade or a curve where your view was obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard if another vehicle approached from the opposite direction, within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel with an obstructed view, or within 100 feet of or while traversing a railroad grade crossing or an intersection

Arguments Commonly Raised for Driving on the Left Near a Crest, Curve, Bridge, Crossing or Intersection

General information: arguments drivers commonly raise for this code section. Whether any applies depends on your own facts.

One-way roadway

CVC 21752 does not apply upon a one-way roadway.

Location

The section applies only in the places it lists. Describe where you were on the left side and how far you were from any crest, curve, bridge, viaduct, tunnel, railroad crossing, or intersection.

View not obstructed

Near a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel, the section applies when the view is obstructed. Near a crest or curve, it applies when the view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard in the event another vehicle might approach from the opposite direction. Describe what you could see.

⚠️ Common Mistakes

✗Not photographing the road where you crossed to the left
✗Leaving out how far you were from the nearest intersection, crossing, bridge, or curve

What this code section covers (general information)

CVC 21752 — Driving on the Left Near a Crest, Curve, Bridge, Crossing or Intersection. Driving on the left side of the roadway near a hill crest or curve where the view is obstructed within a distance that creates a hazard if another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction, within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct or tunnel when the view is obstructed, or within 100 feet of or while crossing a railroad grade crossing or intersection (not on a one-way roadway).

This is a fixed-rule section: it describes a specific act or limit. The question is whether the facts show that act: what happened, where, and how it was observed or measured.

Eligible for Trial by Written Declaration: generally yes.

This is general information about CVC 21752. It is not advice about your citation, and TicketClear does not evaluate anyone's facts. Whether any of it applies depends on your own facts. For advice about your situation, consult a licensed California attorney.

Frequently Asked Questions About Driving on the Left Near a Crest, Curve, Bridge, Crossing or Intersection

Where is driving on the left side prohibited under CVC 21752?▼

Near or on a crest or curve where the view is obstructed within such distance as to create a hazard if another vehicle approaches from the opposite direction, within 100 feet of a bridge, viaduct, or tunnel when the view is obstructed, and within 100 feet of or while traversing a railroad grade crossing or an intersection. It does not apply on a one-way roadway.

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Traffic School Option

A conviction adds 1 DMV point. The court may let you complete traffic school. If it is the only ticket you have done traffic school for in 18 months, the record is kept confidential and no point is counted (Vehicle Code 1808.7(a)). Traffic school is not available for a violation in a commercial motor vehicle (Vehicle Code 42005(c)(1)). If you hold a commercial driver license, the record is not kept confidential (Vehicle Code 1808.7(b)). Check your notice or your court's website for your options.

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