Motorists who fail to stop for stop signs and red lights in Santa Monica will be targeted by Santa Monica police for the month of February.
Each month, the Santa Monica Police Department’s Traffic Enforcement Unit focuses on different driving behaviors that are the primary causes for traffic collisions.
This month, motor officers in addition to their normal duties, will focus on individuals that fail to stop at these road signals.
SMPD Lieutenant Jay Trisler said these laws pertain to bicyclists as well.
WHAT CONSTITUTES A VIOLATION?
California Vehicle Code Section 22450 – Stop Requirements
22450. (a) The driver of any vehicle approaching a stop sign at the entrance to, or within, an intersection shall stop at a limit line, if marked, otherwise before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.
If there is no limit line or crosswalk, the driver shall stop at the entrance to the intersecting roadway.
(b) The driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign at a railroad grade crossing shall stop at a limit line, if marked, otherwise before crossing the first track or entrance to the railroad grade crossing.
(c) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, a local authority may adopt rules and regulations by ordinance or resolution providing for the placement of a stop sign at any location on a highway under its jurisdiction where the stop sign would enhance traffic safety.
