Know the Road with the CHP: How long do I have to stop at a stop sign?

Friday, April 24, 2020
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- An ABC30 viewer wanted to know: what is considered a "complete stop" at a stop sign? Is there a certain amount of time involved?

"Rolling through a stop sign is commonly referred to as a California stop, and the California Vehicle Code actually prohibits this," said Sgt. Brian Pennings with the California Highway Patrol. "You shall come to a complete stop when you come to a stop sign."
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"It has to be made at the limit line. If there is no limit line, it has to be made at the stop sign," he said.

"The question further asked: how long do I have to stop? The vehicle code only specifies that you have to come to a complete stop. And that means your wheels stop turning," Pennings said.

For other answers from the CHP, go to abc30.com/knowtheroad.
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