Carson, CA Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)
Key Facts
- Max interim closure
- 3 minutes
- Major street frequency cap
- Once per 20 minutes
- Minor street frequency cap
- Once per 10 minutes
- Full road closure needs
- Written Public Works approval
Summary
Carson caps interim street closures for filming at three minutes at a time, no more than once every 20 minutes on major streets or 10 minutes on minor streets, under CMC § 63127.11.
Interim traffic control on roadways is limited to three (3) minutes maximum and shall not occur more than once during any twenty (20) minute period on any major street and more than once during any ten (10) minute period on any minor street unless authorized by the appropriate City personnel.
(b) When interim traffic control measures are necessary, the permittee shall furnish and install advance warning signs and any other traffic control devices required to ensure that the measures are being undertaken in conformance with the Manual of Traffic Controls, State of California, Department of Transportation. All appropriate safety precautions must be taken to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
(c) Traffic may be restricted to one (1) twelve (12) foot lane of traffic and/or stopped intermittently, but not more often than permitted pursuant to subsection (a) of this section. The period of time that traffic may be restricted will be determined by the Director of Public Works based on location and other factors deemed relevant. When necessary circumstances exist, traffic may be rerouted as provided in a detour plan approved by the Director of Public Works or his or her designee.
(d) Traffic may not be detoured across a double centerline without prior written approval from the City.
(e)
Full Breakdown
CMC § 63127.11 governs traffic control for permitted filming: interim closures are capped at three minutes maximum, and can't recur more than once every 20 minutes on a major street or every 10 minutes on a minor street without authorization from City personnel. Permittees must furnish advance warning signs meeting Caltrans' Manual of Traffic Controls, and traffic may be restricted to one 12-foot lane. A full road closure or detour across a double centerline needs prior written approval from the Director of Public Works, and camera cars must otherwise drive with the flow of traffic.
Violations & Fines
Exceeding the interim-closure time or frequency limits, detouring across a double centerline without written approval, or bagging traffic signs without City approval violates § 63127.11 and can trigger permit denial or revocation under § 63127.15.
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