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Old Apr 13, 2012 | 10:05 am
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Originally Posted by MrAndy1369
How did he break the law? He turned right on a green light. That's legal. It wasn't his fault the truck was blocking him. He had no other choice.
It is not legal to enter an intersection under the circumstances described by the OP.
California Vehicle Code Section 22526:
Originally Posted by V C Section 22526

Entering Intersection, Rail Crossing, or Marked Crosswalk

22526. (a) Notwithstanding any official traffic control signal indication to proceed, a driver of a vehicle shall not enter an intersection or marked crosswalk unless there is sufficient space on the other side of the intersection or marked crosswalk to accommodate the vehicle driven without obstructing the through passage of vehicles from either side.
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