Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

left turn on a yellow

Is it legal to turn left as the light turns yellow then red when you are following a big rig truck if the light turns yellow as the truck turns and you are the vehicle behind the truck?


Asked on 5/23/07, 1:03 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys

Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: left turn on a yellow

Nolo Press publishes "How to Fight Your Traffic Ticket". This book should provide you with the information you are looking for.

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Answered on 6/02/07, 12:28 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: left turn on a yellow

I usually follow the rule of one goes, two can go. But a cop might disagree. If you got a ticket, ask the traffic school instructor.

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Answered on 5/30/07, 6:46 pm


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