Re: intersections/rights of way/ no Audi content

[John Larson <jdlarson@ix.netcom.com>]

James, I was living in La La Land at the time, and my impression was/is
generated from the extensive coverage given the new law and the  anticipated
affect on the traffic there. I have not read the law. Of course it has never
been ok to stop in an intersection against the light; that's not what I
intended to convey. The media touted the new law as a way to stop people from
adding their car to an already clogged intersection under the green or yellow
light, and, more or less,  intentionally becoming part of an ever increasing
gridlock. If memory serves me, it was commonly referred to by the press as an
anti gridlock measure. (Mid to late 1980's) Are we discussing the same
legislation?
Hope this clarifies my earlier message. John

James Marriott wrote:

> >As a nearly 40 year holder of a CA drivers license, I'm somewhat
> >familiar with the traffic laws here. I believe the actual intent of the
> >previously cited CA law
>
> I don't recall getting this impression when I read the law (lived in CA at
> the time). If you care, check the page (something like ca.gov/leginfo or
> similar).
>
> >regarding occupying an intersection while the
> >light is red is to prevent drivers from entering an intersection when it
> >is clear that they will not or cannot clear that intersection when the
> >light changes.
>
> "Stopping in an intersection" was never legal--ever, under any conditions.
>
> cu
> James
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