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Driving in Davis

JasonAller — 2009-01-02 19:57:38

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- * Slow ["Speed Limits"]. ["Russell" Russell Boulevard] has a speed limit of 30 mph in the ["Central Davis" Central] and ["Downtown"] Davis and 35 mph in ["West Davis"]. Consequently, this road is always congested.	+ * Slow ["Speed Limits"]. ["Russell Boulevard"] has a speed limit of 30 mph in the ["Central Davis" Central] and ["Downtown"] Davis and 35 mph in ["West Davis"]. Consequently, this road is always congested.
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- * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards Blvd."] under the ["Train Tracks" train tracks] near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel].	+ * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell Boulevard"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards Boulevard"] under the ["Train Tracks" train tracks] near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel].
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- It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. ["Russell" Russell Blvd.] is a prime example. During the ["Night Time"], any car or ["Bicycles" bicycle] that wishes to cross the street will immediately get a green light. Interestingly, during the morning hours, the bike button doesn't seem to make the light change speed up at all. - * The traffic light at Arthur and ["Russell Blvd."] in ["West Davis"] is a good example of the latter problem. Sometimes late at night, the light will favor people turning from left from Arthur onto Russell, while people headed either way on Russell are given a red light. This makes no sense since Russell is obviously more trafficked than Arthur. --["Users/KalenRidenour"]	+ It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. ["Russell Boulevard"] is a prime example. During the ["Night Time"], any car or ["Bicycles" bicycle] that wishes to cross the street will immediately get a green light. Interestingly, during the morning hours, the bike button doesn't seem to make the light change speed up at all. + * The traffic light at Arthur and ["Russell Boulevard"] in ["West Davis"] is a good example of the latter problem. Sometimes late at night, the light will favor people turning from left from Arthur onto Russell, while people headed either way on Russell are given a red light. This makes no sense since Russell is obviously more trafficked than Arthur. --["Users/KalenRidenour"]
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BrentLaabs — 2008-09-04 20:56:20

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- * The traffic light at Arthur and ["Russell Blvd."] in ["West Davis"] is a good example of the latter problem. Sometimes late at night, the light will favor people turning from left from Arthur onto Russell, while people headed either way on Russell are given a red light. This makes no sense since Russell is obviously more trafficked than Arthur. --["KalenRidenour"]	+ * The traffic light at Arthur and ["Russell Blvd."] in ["West Davis"] is a good example of the latter problem. Sometimes late at night, the light will favor people turning from left from Arthur onto Russell, while people headed either way on Russell are given a red light. This makes no sense since Russell is obviously more trafficked than Arthur. --["Users/KalenRidenour"]
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- * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that the front of the vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turned red, one has not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. So feel proud to enter an intersection on a yellow. -["JaimeRaba" jr] - * While it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you can’t stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan] - * Yep, I meant it as a custom. It's changed. - ["BrentLaabs"]	+ * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an intersection. Provided that the front of the vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turned red, one has not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. So feel proud to enter an intersection on a yellow. -["Users/JaimeRaba" jr] + * While it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you can’t stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["Users/JevanGray" Jevan] + * Yep, I meant it as a custom. It's changed. - ["Users/BrentLaabs"]
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- * You guys are fools. Do you realize how dangerous that can be? I have seen multiple car accidents happen because ppl enter the light in the yellow, this custom of yours. This is a stupid custom and it isn't even a custom, it is a dangerous habit. -["GeorgeLewis"] - * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their brakes at yellows than I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. -["JaimeRaba" jr] - * Clearly I wasn't advocating the stomping on ones breaks every time one sees a yellow light. I think you know exactly what I was saying. -["GeorgeLewis"]	+ * You guys are fools. Do you realize how dangerous that can be? I have seen multiple car accidents happen because ppl enter the light in the yellow, this custom of yours. This is a stupid custom and it isn't even a custom, it is a dangerous habit. -["Users/GeorgeLewis"] + * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their brakes at yellows than I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. -["Users/JaimeRaba" jr] + * Clearly I wasn't advocating the stomping on ones breaks every time one sees a yellow light. I think you know exactly what I was saying. -["Users/GeorgeLewis"]
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- ''2005-12-06 18:12:19'' [[nbsp]] I see cars without plates all the time in Kali, what is up wit that? --["DudeNude"]	+ ''2005-12-06 18:12:19'' [[nbsp]] I see cars without plates all the time in Kali, what is up wit that? --["Users/DudeNude"]
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- ''2005-12-12 12:07:54'' [[nbsp]] Driving less is good for everyone. --["GregoryThrasher"]	+ ''2005-12-12 12:07:54'' [[nbsp]] Driving less is good for everyone. --["Users/GregoryThrasher"]
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- ''2006-05-16 22:42:34'' [[nbsp]] I just recently moved to Davis from the East Coast and need to get my car inspected so that it passes the CA smog laws. Any recommendations on where to go? I was hoping the DavisWiki pages re: cars would give me a hint, but no dice. --["BelvinGong"] - * I haven't had my vehicle smogged in Davis but you can go to ["Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up" Speedee] or ["Davis Smog"] or ["E-Z Smog"] or just about any place that does an oil change. Check your mail and there's a weekly book that has a bunch of coupons and ads in it. They advertise in that. -- ["JoAnnaRich" JR] - * Don't go to the place on 5th near the DMV. They try to rip off new residents. Do some research on the places listed above and find the appropriate price range. -- ["ThucNghiNguyen" TNN]	+ ''2006-05-16 22:42:34'' [[nbsp]] I just recently moved to Davis from the East Coast and need to get my car inspected so that it passes the CA smog laws. Any recommendations on where to go? I was hoping the DavisWiki pages re: cars would give me a hint, but no dice. --["Users/BelvinGong"] + * I haven't had my vehicle smogged in Davis but you can go to ["Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up" Speedee] or ["Davis Smog"] or ["E-Z Smog"] or just about any place that does an oil change. Check your mail and there's a weekly book that has a bunch of coupons and ads in it. They advertise in that. -- ["Users/JoAnnaRich" JR] + * Don't go to the place on 5th near the DMV. They try to rip off new residents. Do some research on the places listed above and find the appropriate price range. -- ["Users/ThucNghiNguyen" TNN]

Driving in Davis

TheAmazingLarry — 2008-05-23 07:29:57

agreeing w/traffic light comments; adding section on street sign font size

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- Driving in Davis is an interesting experience, it's quite a bit different than either ["SoCal"] or ["Bay Area"] driving. Here are some of the things to consider when driving the ["streets"] of the ["People's Republic of Davis"]:	+ Driving in Davis is an interesting experience. It's quite a bit different than either ["SoCal"] or ["Bay Area"] driving. Here are some of the things to consider when driving the ["streets"] of the ["People's Republic of Davis"]:
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	+ * The amount of time drivers sit at red lights when ''not a single car'' passes through the cross street is ridiculous. Are the timing programs that operate the lights based on observation of traffic flows, or are they just randomly set? + + == Street Signs == + Unlike Davis' well-administered neighboring cities, the street signs here appear to be printed in small font (specifically, the signs displaying the name of the street). This increases the number of people who slow down at ''each and every intersection'' trying to figure out if it's the street they want to turn on or not. If you already know the names of the streets where you're driving, it's no problem. But the purpose of the signs is to inform people who ''aren't'' already familiar with the streets, right?

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PaulThober — 2007-05-24 20:08:35

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- * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their breaks at yellows than I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. -["JaimeRaba" jr]	+ * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their brakes at yellows than I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. -["JaimeRaba" jr]

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MartySmith — 2007-01-08 20:04:03

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- * Speed tables on ["Oak Avenue"] to discourage traffic from using Oak Ave. to get to campus.	+ * [http://www.ite.org/traffic/table.htm Speed Tables] on ["Oak Avenue"] to discourage traffic from using Oak Ave. to get to campus.

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DukeMcAdow — 2006-12-21 08:52:00

+ watch for bikes in crosswalks

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- There are a lot of them, and you have to watch out for them. Watch out--most bicyclists, who, presumably, feel like they own the road, do not stop for pedestrians ''or'' cars. Be vigilant of ["bicycling" bicyclists] riding on the wrong side of the street (against traffic), especially at ["night time"]. Thankfully, the system of ["Bike Paths"] in Davis is excellent, and works better than the road system.	+ There are a lot of them, and you have to watch out for them. Watch out--most bicyclists, who, presumably, feel like they own the road, do not stop for pedestrians ''or'' cars. Be vigilant of ["bicycling" bicyclists] riding on the wrong side of the street (against traffic) and in pedestrian crosswalks, especially at ["night time"]. Thankfully, the system of ["Bike Paths"] in Davis is excellent, and works better than the road system.

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ThucNghiNguyen — 2006-12-20 23:38:36

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	+ * Don't go to the place on 5th near the DMV. They try to rip off new residents. Do some research on the places listed above and find the appropriate price range. -- ["ThucNghiNguyen" TNN]

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JasonAller — 2006-05-19 20:34:24

deorphanizing Traffic Patterns

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- Citywide Primary Collision Factors prepared for 06/01/05 to 06/30/05 - Statistical analysis of the Primary Cause factors citywide equally indicated that Unsafe Speed and Right of Way amounted to the majority of collisions.	+ Citywide Primary Collision Factors prepared for 06/01/05 to 06/30/05 Statistical analysis of the Primary Cause factors citywide equally indicated that Unsafe Speed and Right of Way amounted to the majority of collisions.
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	+ * Learn the ["traffic patterns"].

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JoAnnaRich — 2006-05-16 22:39:36

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- * I haven't had my vehicle smogged in Davis but you can go to ["Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up" Speedee] or ["Davis Smog"] or just about any place that does an oil change. Check your mail and there's a weekly book that has a bunch of coupons and ads in it. They advertise in that. -- ["JoAnnaRich" JR]	+ * I haven't had my vehicle smogged in Davis but you can go to ["Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up" Speedee] or ["Davis Smog"] or ["E-Z Smog"] or just about any place that does an oil change. Check your mail and there's a weekly book that has a bunch of coupons and ads in it. They advertise in that. -- ["JoAnnaRich" JR]

Driving in Davis

JoAnnaRich — 2006-05-16 22:38:46

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	+ * I haven't had my vehicle smogged in Davis but you can go to ["Speedee Oil Change & Tune Up" Speedee] or ["Davis Smog"] or just about any place that does an oil change. Check your mail and there's a weekly book that has a bunch of coupons and ads in it. They advertise in that. -- ["JoAnnaRich" JR]

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BelvinGong — 2006-05-16 21:42:34

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	+ ------ + ''2006-05-16 22:42:34'' [[nbsp]] I just recently moved to Davis from the East Coast and need to get my car inspected so that it passes the CA smog laws. Any recommendations on where to go? I was hoping the DavisWiki pages re: cars would give me a hint, but no dice. --["BelvinGong"]

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RoyWright — 2006-02-06 00:29:59

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DussonYeung — 2006-02-05 23:17:27

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- In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Ave., speed humps (you have to take them at 15mph or less - if you care about the parts in your car) and curved roads. Every city does this but Davis takes it a little further. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.	+ In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see 4-way stops, ["Traffic Circle" traffic circles] like the one on Alvarado Ave., speed humps (you have to take them at 15mph or less - if you care about the parts in your car) and curved roads. Every city does this but Davis takes it a little further. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.
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RoyWright — 2006-01-24 22:55:06

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- --------- - ''2005-12-06 18:12:19'' [[nbsp]] I see cars without plates all the time in Kali, what is up wit that? --["DudeNude"] - - * Driving less is good for everyone. -["GregoryThrasher"] -	+ [[Comments]] + ------ + ''2005-12-06 18:12:19'' [[nbsp]] I see cars without plates all the time in Kali, what is up wit that? --["DudeNude"] + ------ + ''2005-12-12 12:07:54'' [[nbsp]] Driving less is good for everyone. --["GregoryThrasher"] + ------ + ''2005-01-24 23:49:00'' [[nbsp]] Unless you would presume to set yourself up as my master and dictate my values to me, your comment is unjustified. --["RoyWright"]

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EdwinSaada — 2005-12-12 11:16:00

moved. someone should add about the new red light cameras

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EdwinSaada — 2005-12-12 11:14:44

moved comment.

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GregoryThrasher — 2005-12-12 11:07:54

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BradCuppy — 2005-12-07 09:42:15

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PaulThober — 2005-12-06 18:23:03

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BrentLaabs — 2005-12-06 17:16:34

moved from ["Dairy Queen"]

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JabberWokky — 2005-09-05 07:12:08

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- * Learn about ["Navigating Davis"] - * ["Transportation"] types	+ * Learn about ["Navigating Davis"]. + * ["Transportation"] types. + * Find some ["shortcuts"].

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AmandaIrish — 2005-08-22 15:50:56

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- Unsafe Speed (Incidents=10, 23\%) - Other (Incidents=8, 20\%) - Right Away (Incidents=6, 15\%) - Improper Turning (Incidents=6, 15\%) - Traffic Lights (Incidents=4, 10\%) - Unsafe starting backing (Incidents-4, 10\%) - *DUI (Incidents=3, 7\%)	+ Unsafe Speed (Incidents=10, 23%) + Other (Incidents=8, 20%) + Right of Way (Incidents=6, 15%) + Improper Turning (Incidents=6, 15%) + Traffic Lights (Incidents=4, 10%) + Unsafe starting backing (Incidents=4, 10%) + *DUI (Incidents=3, 7%)
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JasonAller — 2005-07-30 11:09:33

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- ["Davis Police Department"] Traffic Unit consists of four motorcycle officers and an administrative sergeant. The motorcycle officers are used for traffic enforcement because they allow officers easier accessibility to traffic related problems. The traffic unit is responsible for enforcing the California Vehicle Code statutes, enforcement of local traffic ordinances, and investigation of vehicle collisions. The traffic officers provide dedicated enforcement at high collision intersections. If you are concerned about a specific traffic related issue, you are encouraged to [http://www.davispd.org contact] the Davis P.D. traffic unit by email.	+ ["Davis Police Department"] Traffic Unit consists of four motorcycle officers and an administrative sergeant. The motorcycle officers are used for traffic enforcement because they allow officers easier accessibility to traffic related problems. The traffic unit is responsible for enforcing the California Vehicle Code statutes, enforcement of local traffic ordinances, and investigation of vehicle collisions. The traffic officers provide dedicated enforcement at high collision intersections. If you are concerned about a specific traffic related issue, you are encouraged to [http://www.davispd.org contact] the Davis P.D. traffic unit by email.
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- == Traffic Signals == - It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. ["Russell" Russell Blvd.] is a prime example. During the ["Night Time"], any car or ["bicycle"] that wishes to cross the street will immediately get a green light. Interestingly, during the morning hours, the bike button doesn't seem to make the light change speed up at all. - * The traffic light at Arthur and ["Russell Blvd."] in ["West Davis"] is a good example of the latter problem. Sometimes late at night, the light will favor people turning from left from Arthur onto Russell, while people headed either way on Russell are given a red light. This makes no sense since Russell is obviously more trafficked than Arthur. --["KalenRidenour"] - == Bicycles ==	+ + == Traffic Signals == + It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. ["Russell" Russell Blvd.] is a prime example. During the ["Night Time"], any car or ["Bicycles" bicycle] that wishes to cross the street will immediately get a green light. Interestingly, during the morning hours, the bike button doesn't seem to make the light change speed up at all. + * The traffic light at Arthur and ["Russell Blvd."] in ["West Davis"] is a good example of the latter problem. Sometimes late at night, the light will favor people turning from left from Arthur onto Russell, while people headed either way on Russell are given a red light. This makes no sense since Russell is obviously more trafficked than Arthur. --["KalenRidenour"] + + == Bicycles ==
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- * While it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you can’t stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan]	+ * While it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you can’t stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan]

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SummerSong — 2005-07-26 15:35:42

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	+ ["Davis Police Department"] Traffic Unit consists of four motorcycle officers and an administrative sergeant. The motorcycle officers are used for traffic enforcement because they allow officers easier accessibility to traffic related problems. The traffic unit is responsible for enforcing the California Vehicle Code statutes, enforcement of local traffic ordinances, and investigation of vehicle collisions. The traffic officers provide dedicated enforcement at high collision intersections. If you are concerned about a specific traffic related issue, you are encouraged to [http://www.davispd.org contact] the Davis P.D. traffic unit by email. +
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	+ ==Accidents== + ''Random facts about accidents from the State of CA'' [[BR]] + Top 5 locations for vehicle Accidents that occur in Davis are as follows: + Mace Blvd./2nd Street = Unsafe Speed + D Street/3rd Street = Right of Way + L Street/5th Street = Unsafe Speed + Pole Line Rd./E 8th Street = Right Away + W Covell Blvd./F Street = Unsafe Speed + + Citywide Primary Collision Factors prepared for 06/01/05 to 06/30/05 + Statistical analysis of the Primary Cause factors citywide equally indicated that Unsafe Speed and Right of Way amounted to the majority of collisions. + Unsafe Speed (Incidents=10, 23\%) + Other (Incidents=8, 20\%) + Right Away (Incidents=6, 15\%) + Improper Turning (Incidents=6, 15\%) + Traffic Lights (Incidents=4, 10\%) + Unsafe starting backing (Incidents-4, 10\%) + DUI (Incidents=3, 7\%) + + Accidents Daily/Hourly Analysis [[BR]] + June 2005 + Primary collisions days have been on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday with 65.9\% of all accidents + Hourly trend of accidents for this month correlate with work/school hours (08:00 AM, lunch break, 5:00 PM 7:00 PM) + Time percentage of these collisions: + 08:00 AM 11:00 AM + 19.5\% + 1:00 PM 5:00 PM + 41.5\% + 5:00 PM 8:00 PM + .17.1\%

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JackHaskel — 2005-06-23 10:19:08

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	+ * ["3rd & University Poles"] - poles block and direct traffic through neighborhoods.

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JasonAller — 2005-06-15 21:11:45

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- It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. ["Russel Blvd."] is a prime example. During the ["Night Time"], any car or ["bicycle"] that wishes to cross the street will immediately get a green light. Interestingly, during the morning hours, the bike button doesn't seem to make the light change speed up at all.	+ It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. ["Russell" Russell Blvd.] is a prime example. During the ["Night Time"], any car or ["bicycle"] that wishes to cross the street will immediately get a green light. Interestingly, during the morning hours, the bike button doesn't seem to make the light change speed up at all.

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JackHaskel — 2005-06-11 20:09:51

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- It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street.	+ It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. ["Russel Blvd."] is a prime example. During the ["Night Time"], any car or ["bicycle"] that wishes to cross the street will immediately get a green light. Interestingly, during the morning hours, the bike button doesn't seem to make the light change speed up at all.

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SummerSong — 2005-05-12 00:57:05

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- * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their breaks at yellows than I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. [-"JaimeRaba" jr]	+ * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their breaks at yellows than I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. -["JaimeRaba" jr]

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GeorgeLewis — 2005-05-12 00:29:27

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- * While it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you cant stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan]	+ * While it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you can’t stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan]
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	+ * Clearly I wasn't advocating the stomping on ones breaks every time one sees a yellow light. I think you know exactly what I was saying. -["GeorgeLewis"]

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JaimeRaba — 2005-05-11 22:49:54

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- * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their breaks at yellows, then I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. [-"JaimeRaba" jr]	+ * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their breaks at yellows than I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. [-"JaimeRaba" jr]

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JaimeRaba — 2005-05-11 22:49:00

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	+ * I've probably seen more accidents caused by people slamming on their breaks at yellows, then I've seen caused by people safely proceeding through yellows. Yellow light means "proceed with caution." However, what's dangerous is people racing through yellows--but there's no reason to race. After all, people are already used to people lurking in interscetions due to what happens when someone needs to turn left and cannot. [-"JaimeRaba" jr]

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SummerSong — 2005-05-11 17:51:32

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- There are a lot of them, and you have to watch out for them. Be vigilant of ["bicycling" bicyclists] riding on the wrong side of the street (against traffic), especially at ["night time"]. Thankfully, the system of ["Bike Paths"] in Davis is excellent, and works better than the road system.	+ There are a lot of them, and you have to watch out for them. Watch out--most bicyclists, who, presumably, feel like they own the road, do not stop for pedestrians ''or'' cars. Be vigilant of ["bicycling" bicyclists] riding on the wrong side of the street (against traffic), especially at ["night time"]. Thankfully, the system of ["Bike Paths"] in Davis is excellent, and works better than the road system.

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GeorgeLewis — 2005-05-11 17:10:11

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	+ * You guys are fools. Do you realize how dangerous that can be? I have seen multiple car accidents happen because ppl enter the light in the yellow, this custom of yours. This is a stupid custom and it isn't even a custom, it is a dangerous habit. -["GeorgeLewis"]

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KalenRidenour — 2005-05-11 16:49:44

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- Three points each. Bikes are only two. :) Pedestrians are generally only a problem while driving in the neighborhood near ["Cafe Roma"].	+ Three points each. Bikes are only two. :) Pedestrians are generally a problem while driving in the neighborhood near ["Cafe Roma"] as well as the ["Downtown"] area, where people will often step out into the crosswalks without even looking.

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KalenRidenour — 2005-05-11 16:47:03

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	+ * The traffic light at Arthur and ["Russell Blvd."] in ["West Davis"] is a good example of the latter problem. Sometimes late at night, the light will favor people turning from left from Arthur onto Russell, while people headed either way on Russell are given a red light. This makes no sense since Russell is obviously more trafficked than Arthur. --["KalenRidenour"]

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AndrewChen — 2005-05-05 15:53:46

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	+ == Trucks == + Delivery trucks will often double-park ["downtown"], blocking both the bike lane and most of the traffic lane.

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BradCuppy — 2005-04-28 09:29:37

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	+ * ["Parking"] in town and campus

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JackHaskel — 2005-03-22 00:39:19

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- * ["Bicycling"]. As a consequence of all of these problems, it is best to follow a simple rule: the shortest distance between any two points in Davis isn't a straight line -- it's a ["bike"]. - * Davis has a high ratio of vehicles with alternative fuel options including ["Electric Vehicles"], ["Hybrid Vehicles"], and ["Biodiesel Vehicles"].	+ * Learn about ["Navigating Davis"] + * ["Transportation"] types

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JackHaskel — 2005-03-22 00:28:22

improving, can someone fix the yellow light thing (which should just go IMO)

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- Driving in Davis is a challenge, and it's quite a bit different than either ["SoCal"] or ["Bay Area"] driving. Here are some of the hazards associated with driving the ["streets"] of the ["People's Republic of Davis"]:	+ Driving in Davis is an interesting experience, it's quite a bit different than either ["SoCal"] or ["Bay Area"] driving. Here are some of the things to consider when driving the ["streets"] of the ["People's Republic of Davis"]:
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- * Poorly Timed Traffic Signals. It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. - * ''Local Yellow Light Custom:'' If it's going to be yellow for any portion of the time that you were in the intersection, you should go. Everyone else does, as it will likely be a long time before you see green again. Some people do this on the first few seconds of a red light as well. This also means you shouldn't race ahead as soon as the light turns green, as even bikes follow the Yellow Light Custom.	+ = Customary Order = + == Law Enforcement == + * ["Davis Police Department"] + * ["California Highway Patrol"] + * ["DMV"] + * ["TAPS"] + + == Traffic Slowing Measures == + In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Ave., speed humps (you have to take them at 15mph or less - if you care about the parts in your car) and curved roads. Every city does this but Davis takes it a little further. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents. + * Slow ["Speed Limits"]. ["Russell" Russell Boulevard] has a speed limit of 30 mph in the ["Central Davis" Central] and ["Downtown"] Davis and 35 mph in ["West Davis"]. Consequently, this road is always congested. + * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards Blvd."] under the ["Train Tracks" train tracks] near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel]. + + == Purely Davis == + * ["Bike Signal" Bike Signals]. Remember, the bikes get to go first. There's a little bike symbol in the lights. + * The ["Light Ordinance"] makes it difficult to see moving objects that don't self-illuminate + + = Hazards = + * ["The Worst Intersection in Davis"] + == Traffic Signals == + It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. + == Bicycles == + There are a lot of them, and you have to watch out for them. Be vigilant of ["bicycling" bicyclists] riding on the wrong side of the street (against traffic), especially at ["night time"]. Thankfully, the system of ["Bike Paths"] in Davis is excellent, and works better than the road system. + == Pedestrians == + Three points each. Bikes are only two. :) Pedestrians are generally only a problem while driving in the neighborhood near ["Cafe Roma"]. + + = Getting Around = + * ["Bicycling"]. As a consequence of all of these problems, it is best to follow a simple rule: the shortest distance between any two points in Davis isn't a straight line -- it's a ["bike"]. + * Davis has a high ratio of vehicles with alternative fuel options including ["Electric Vehicles"], ["Hybrid Vehicles"], and ["Biodiesel Vehicles"]. + * Some say everything in Davis is ["Walking Distance"]. + * ''Local Yellow Light Custom:'' If it's going to be yellow for any portion of the time that you were in the intersection, you should go. Everyone else does, as it will likely be a long time before you see green again. Some people do this on the first few seconds of a red light as well. This also means you shouldn't race ahead as soon as the light turns green, as even bikes follow the Yellow Light Custom.
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- * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Ave., speed humps (you have to take them at 15mph or less - if you care about the parts in your car) and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents. - * In what city are streets designed so you don't drive slowly through neighborhoods? At Alvarado, if there wasn't a roundabout, there would be a much more annoying stop sign or traffic light. I like it. A page should be made about speed humps. - * Slow ["Speed Limits"]. ["Russell" Russell Boulevard] has a speed limit of 30 mph in the ["Central Davis" Central] and ["Downtown"] Davis and 35 mph in ["West Davis"]. Consequently, this road is always congested. - * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards Blvd."] under the ["Train Tracks" train tracks] near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel]. - * Bicycles. There are a lot of them, and you have to watch out for them. Thankfully, the system of ["Bike Paths"] in Davis is excellent, and works better than the road system. - * Be vigilant of bicyclists riding on the wrong side of the street (against traffic), especially at night. - * Pedestrians -- are three points each. Bikes are only two. :) Pedestrians are generally only a problem while driving in the neighborhood near ["Cafe Roma"]. - * The ["Light Ordinance"] makes it difficult to see moving objects that don't self-illuminate - * ["The Worst Intersection in Davis"] - - As a consequence of all of these problems, it is best to follow a simple rule: the shortest distance between any two points in Davis isn't a straight line -- it's a bicycle. - - There are also a few good ideas, such as the ["Bike Signal"] on Russell. Remember, the bikes get to go first, when you're traveling on Sycamore. There's a little bike symbol in the lights. - - * Davis has a high ratio of vehicles with alternative fuel options including ["Electric Vehicles"], ["Hybrid Vehicles"], and ["Biodiesel Vehicles"].

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AndrewChen — 2005-03-10 18:14:43

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CraigBrozinsky — 2005-03-10 18:07:33

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- Driving in Davis is a challenge, and it's quite a bit different than either ["SoCal"] or ["Bay Area"] driving. Here are some of the hazards associated with driving in the ["People's Republic of Davis"]:	+ Driving in Davis is a challenge, and it's quite a bit different than either ["SoCal"] or ["Bay Area"] driving. Here are some of the hazards associated with driving the ["streets"] of the ["People's Republic of Davis"]:

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BevSykes — 2005-03-10 17:12:29

Upload of image driving.jpg.

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JevanGray — 2005-03-08 18:34:31

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JanelleAlvstadMattson — 2005-03-08 12:14:59

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	+ + * Davis has a high ratio of vehicles with alternative fuel options including ["Electric Vehicles"], ["Hybrid Vehicles"], and ["Biodiesel Vehicles"].

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- * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Street, speed humps (you have to take them at 15mph or less - if you care about the parts in your car) and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.	+ * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Ave., speed humps (you have to take them at 15mph or less - if you care about the parts in your car) and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.
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- * Slow speed limits. ["Russell" Russell Boulevard] has a speed limit of 30 mph in the ["Central Davis" Central] and ["Downtown"] Davis and 35 mph in ["West Davis"]. Consequently, this road is always congested. - * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards Blvd"] Boulevard under the ["Train Tracks" train tracks] near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel].	+ * Slow ["Speed Limits"]. ["Russell" Russell Boulevard] has a speed limit of 30 mph in the ["Central Davis" Central] and ["Downtown"] Davis and 35 mph in ["West Davis"]. Consequently, this road is always congested. + * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards Blvd"] under the ["Train Tracks" train tracks] near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel].

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CraigBrozinsky — 2005-02-15 00:44:00

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JevanGray — 2005-02-14 13:05:33

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	+ * In what city are streets designed so you don't drive slowly through neighborhoods? At Alvarado, if there wasn't a roundabout, there would be a much more annoying stop sign or traffic light. I like it. A page should be made about speed humps.

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JabberWokky — 2005-02-13 20:59:47

That fix broke the grammar. Fixed grammer from fix of... where was I again?

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- * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that the front of your vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turned red, one have not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. So feel proud to enter an intersection on a yellow. -["JaimeRaba" jr]	+ * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that the front of the vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turned red, one has not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. So feel proud to enter an intersection on a yellow. -["JaimeRaba" jr]

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JaimeRaba — 2005-02-13 20:27:01

oops. Jevan.

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- * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that the front of your vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turned red, you have not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. So feel proud to enter an intersection on a yellow. -["JaimeRaba" jr]	+ * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that the front of your vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turned red, one have not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. So feel proud to enter an intersection on a yellow. -["JaimeRaba" jr]

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JaimeRaba — 2005-02-13 20:17:11

Violated wikiethics to make Brent's coment make sense post-changes

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- * I don't think the author meant ''Local Rule'' as in law, but instead more as ''Local Custom''. And while it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you cant stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan]	+ * While it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you cant stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan]

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JaimeRaba — 2005-02-13 20:16:22

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	+ * I changed mine too. But hey, it's good to know that it's completely legal. Always was a grey point to me until I researched it.

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BrentLaabs — 2005-02-13 19:52:48

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	+ * Yep, I meant it as a custom. It's changed. - ["BrentLaabs"]

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JevanGray — 2005-02-13 19:47:19

yellow signal customs/DMV guidelines

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	+ * I don't think the author meant ''Local Rule'' as in law, but instead more as ''Local Custom''. And while it isn't illegal to enter an intersection on the yellow light, the general rule (ie: a guideline, not law specifically relating to the vehicle code) given by the CA DMV is to proceed through only if you believe you can clear the intersection before the light turns red. They also say this about yellow signal lights: "When you see the yellow light, stop if you can do so safely. If you cant stop safely, enter the intersection cautiously." - ["JevanGray" Jevan]

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JaimeRaba — 2005-02-13 13:33:24

this is a general statement of the law and does not constitute legal advice.

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- * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that you have entered the intersection before the light turned red, you have not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. This is not a local rule, but rather California law. -["JaimeRaba" jr]	+ * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that the front of your vehicle has entered the intersection before the light turned red, you have not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. This is not a local rule, but rather California law. -["JaimeRaba" jr]

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JaimeRaba — 2005-02-13 13:32:12

Yellow light rule not local.

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	+ * California Vehicle Code section 21452(a) indicates that the significance of a yellow light is merely to warn that a red light will follow. Nowhere does it say that you cannot enter an interesection. Provided that you have entered the intersection before the light turned red, you have not broken the law at all. There is no reason to speed up, because your only concern (besides safety) should be that you were legally entering the intersection (which you can do on a yellow). This is the same reason that cars turning left--but unable to, due to oncoming traffic--are allowed to remain in the intersection so they can turn even though their light turns red. This is not a local rule, but rather California law. -["JaimeRaba" jr]

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KenBloom — 2005-01-18 16:26:55

shortest distance between any two points...

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	+ As a consequence of all of these problems, it is best to follow a simple rule: the shortest distance between any two points in Davis isn't a straight line -- it's a bicycle. +

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RohiniJasavala — 2005-01-18 16:24:44

note on speed humps

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- * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Street, and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.	+ * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Street, speed humps (you have to take them at 15mph or less - if you care about the parts in your car) and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.

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KenBloom — 2005-01-18 16:12:32

made ["Richards"] to ["Richards Blvd"] to match ["Interstate 80"] link

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- * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards"] Boulevard under the train tracks near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel].	+ * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards Blvd"] Boulevard under the train tracks near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel].

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PaulLanzi — 2004-12-30 14:25:42

No Alarado street in this town!

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- * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alarado Street, and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.	+ * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alvarado Street, and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents.

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BrentLaabs — 2004-12-18 00:53:27

I hate driving in this town

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	+ Driving in Davis is a challenge, and it's quite a bit different than either ["SoCal"] or ["Bay Area"] driving. Here are some of the hazards associated with driving in the ["People's Republic of Davis"]: + + * Poorly Timed Traffic Signals. It's hard to explain how badly timed these are. Though most lights have sensors, they tend to ignore people for long periods of time. Conversely, some lights stop a major street any time one car pulls up on the side street. + * ''Local Yellow Light Rule:'' If it's going to be yellow for any portion of the time that you were in the intersection, you should go. Everyone else does, as it will likely be a long time before you see green again. Some people do this on the first few seconds of a red light as well. This also means you shouldn't race ahead as soon as the light turns green, as even bikes follow the Yellow Light Rule. + * Traffic Slowing Measures. In its brilliance, the ["Davis City Council"] designs streets so that people will have to drive slowly through neighborhoods. Thus we see unnecessary 4-way stops, roundabouts like the one on Alarado Street, and curved roads. Presumably this is at the behest of the residents. + * Slow speed limits. ["Russell" Russell Boulevard] has a speed limit of 30 mph in the ["Central Davis" Central] and ["Downtown"] Davis and 35 mph in ["West Davis"]. Consequently, this road is always congested. + * Too few lanes. This is especially apparent on ["Russell"] around 5 PM or any time of day on ["Richards"] Boulevard under the train tracks near the ["Bike tunnels" bike tunnel]. + * Bicycles. There are a lot of them, and you have to watch out for them. Thankfully, the system of ["Bike Paths"] in Davis is excellent, and works better than the road system. + * Pedestrians -- are three points each. Bikes are only two. :) Pedestrians are generally only a problem while driving in the neighborhood near ["Cafe Roma"]. + + There are also a few good ideas, such as the ["Bike Signal"] on Russell. Remember, the bikes get to go first, when you're traveling on Sycamore. There's a little bike symbol in the lights.