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Long Beach, CA Filming & Production: Street Closures (2026)

Some Restrictions
Compiled from the official code textEditor Martyn O'NeillLast verified September 2026

Key Facts

Lane restriction
One 12-foot lane, may be stopped intermittently
Traffic control standard
Caltrans manual of traffic controls
Priority
Emergency road work over filming activity, always
Never blocked
Beach access roads serving as emergency routes

Summary

Filming that would impair traffic flow in Long Beach must use City law enforcement personnel and comply with Caltrans traffic control standards under § 5.61.070(E). Traffic and street closures can be restricted to a single twelve-foot lane and stopped intermittently, with emergency road work always taking priority over the shoot.

E.For filming that would impair traffic flow, an applicant must use City law enforcement personnel and comply with all traffic control requirements deemed necessary by the City.1.An applicant shall furnish and install advance warnings signs and any other traffic control devices in conformance with the manual of traffic controls, State of California, Department Of Transportation...2.Traffic may be restricted to one (1) twelve-foot (12') lane of traffic and/or stopped intermittently...3.Traffic shall not be detoured across a double line without prior approval...5.Any emergency road work or construction by City crews and/or private contractors...shall have priority over filming activities.6.Street closure may be restricted to one (1) twelve-foot (12') lane of traffic and/or stopped intermittently.

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Official source re-checked September 7, 2026: no newer edition of the code had been published (publisher’s edition: Municipal Code: Supplement 52 Update 1 | City Charter: Supplement 5).

Full Breakdown

070(E) sets six specific conditions for filming that affects traffic: the applicant must furnish and install advance warning signs and other traffic control devices conforming to the California Department of Transportation's manual of traffic controls; traffic may be restricted to one twelve-foot lane and/or stopped intermittently for a City-determined period based on location; traffic cannot be detoured across a double line without prior approval from the appropriate City department; camera cars must be driven in the direction of traffic and observe all traffic laws unless the City authorizes otherwise; emergency road work or construction by City crews or permitted contractors always takes priority over filming; and street closures themselves may likewise be limited to one twelve-foot lane, stopped intermittently, for a City-determined period. 070(D)). 070(F)). Vehicles parked in a City lot are billed at the current rate schedule.

Violations & Fines

Closing or restricting a Long Beach street for filming without following the § 5.61.070(E) traffic control conditions, or blocking a beach access road that serves as an emergency route, violates the general permit conditions of Chapter 5.61 and is a misdemeanor under § 5.61.095.5, punishable by up to $1,000 or six months in jail, or a $250 infraction, per day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a film crew close an entire Long Beach street?
Section 5.61.070(E)(6) allows street closures to be restricted to one twelve-foot lane and stopped intermittently, with the City determining the duration based on location: a full closure is not guaranteed by the ordinance.
Who provides traffic control for a Long Beach filming shoot?
For filming that would impair traffic flow, § 5.61.070(E) requires the applicant to use City law enforcement personnel and to furnish advance warning signs and traffic control devices conforming to Caltrans' manual of traffic controls.
Can filming block a beach access road in Long Beach?
No. Section 5.61.070(F) specifically states that access roads to beaches serving as emergency service roads must never be blocked, regardless of filming permit conditions.

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