In California (the last time I read the Vehicle Code), you have no obligation
to stop at a yellow light. You just can't go through it if it is red.
But .0.001 millisecond before is OK.
Doug
'72 Spit
When I have visited Israel, I have noticed that people do not run red lights
because if they do, they will get nailed by the guy whose light just turned
green,
and who is accelerating as if it was the start of a drag race.
> Gee, and here I thought I had coined the phrase "California Stop". Here in
> Oregon I use the term to refer to those drivers who accelerate upon seeing a
> yellow light, and REALLY FLOOR IT if the light is "orange" (turning from
> yellow to red). This phenomenon seems to have been imported along with the
> influx of immigrants from that state directly "south of our border". :)
>
> The cops, at least here in Beaverton, have given notice that they will be
> cracking down heavily on those who "run" yellow lights when they clearly
> could have brought their car to a safe stop.
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