Legal Question in Traffic Law in California

As first to come to a stoplight, I often stop well short of the white line (2 car-lengths or so) in order to have room to start rolling as I anticipate the light will be turning green. What, if any, law(s) am I breaking when I do this?


Asked on 2/24/12, 1:18 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

George Shers Law Offices of Georges H. Shers

You are failing to stop at a red light, irritating the drivers behind you so they might think of trying to back into you, and are being foolish.

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Answered on 2/24/12, 3:08 pm


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