how long does a car have to stop when the amber lights at pedestrian crosswalks start to flash?
if the pedestrians are already out of your way and are about 5-6 steps away from the sidestreet, is it legal to go?
I live in california
2007-01-02 07:28:12 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Technically, you're supposed to wait until they're on the sidewalk before going.
Can it be impractical? In certain cities, yes. However, cops can give you a ticket for it. Cities like Monterey Park are notorious for doing stings where they have an officer cross on the other side of the street and ticket motorists who don't stop and wait the whole time.
2007-01-02 07:32:30 · answer #1 · answered by Linkin 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Legally, you are supposed to wait until the pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk. Most people just wait until they are out of the way.....sometimes just barely.
2007-01-02 15:34:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You must wait until all the pedestrians have cleared the walkway. Once they're all on the sidewalk, you can drive.
2007-01-02 15:31:43 · answer #3 · answered by eatmorec11h17no3 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If the road is clear you can go on amber lights.
2007-01-02 15:31:51 · answer #4 · answered by BRITS OUT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋