blocking it) but there is no reference to speed here. You might think this is only referencing situations where you are stopped in the intersection (i.e. If you block the intersection, you can be cited." "Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across before the light turns red. It's not quite as clear as that, the California Driver's Handbook states: I can't speak for other states, but I suspect that the laws in many of them are similar. And there is no mention of it being illegal to be inside the intersection when the light turns red, only that you can't enter on a red light. Note that the yellow light is described only as a warning, with no mention of it being illegal to enter the intersection while the light is yellow.
#CALIFORNIA ANTI GRIDLOCK LAW DRIVER#
(a) A driver facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subdivision (b). (a) A driver facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal is, by that signal, warned that the related green movement is ending or that a red indication will be shown immediately thereafter.Ģ1453.
The "stop if you can do so safely" wording is safety advice, and sound advice too. If you cannot stop safely, cross the intersection cautiously. When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. Solid Yellow – A yellow signal light means "CAUTION." The red signal is about to appear. It's only illegal to enter an intersection while the light is red. It is perfectly legal to be within an intersection when the light turns red.
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