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CA SB912

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Cannella

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Vehicle Code Section 22526 regarding the Anti-Gridlock Act of 1987, which prohibits drivers from entering intersections or marked crosswalks unless sufficient space exists on the other side to accommodate the vehicle without obstructing traffic flow.

  • Makes technical, nonsubstantive changes to the law, including replacing the word "which" with "that" in subsection (b) and revising language in subsection (f) to clarify violation classifications.

  • Maintains existing prohibitions against entering railroad or rail transit crossings without sufficient undercarriage clearance or space to accommodate the vehicle and any railway vehicles.

  • Preserves the classification of violations as either stopping violations (when cited by peace officers) or parking violations (when cited by authorized parking enforcement personnel).

  • Authorizes local authorities to post signs at intersections indicating the prohibitions outlined in the Anti-Gridlock Act of 1987.

Legislative Description

Vehicles: rules of the road: intersections.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Rules1/26/2016

Full Bill Text

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