Chico, CA asked in Traffic Tickets for California

Q: If there is no flow of traffic can a pedestrian cross at a signal controlled intersection on a red

There is no walk or don’t walk signal just a traffic control signal lights

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Maurice Mandel II
Maurice Mandel II
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  • Traffic Tickets Lawyer
  • Newport Beach, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: Good question. The answer is the pedestrian must obey all lawful traffic control devices, just like a vehicle. A related ? is when the red hand flashes, can you start across, and the answer to that is NO! Once the "don't walk" signal starts flashing the ped is required to wait until the next signal. The fines for these offenses can be pretty hefty! A $20 Cell phone ticket translates into about $167.00 with Penalty Assessments and costs added on.

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