California § 21970 - No person may stop a vehicle unnecessarily in a manner that causes the vehicle to
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 21970 — No person may stop a vehicle unnecessarily in a manner that causes the vehicle to, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21970. No person may stop a vehicle unnecessarily in a manner that causes the vehicle to
(a) No person may stop a vehicle unnecessarily in a manner that causes the vehicle to block a marked or unmarked crosswalk or sidewalk. (b) Subdivision (a) does not preclude the driver of a vehicle facing a steady circular red light from turning right or turning left from a one-way street onto a one-way street pursuant to subdivision (b) of Section 21453.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 21970
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 21970 cover?
Section 21970 ("No person may stop a vehicle unnecessarily in a manner that causes the vehicle to") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 21970?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 21970 apply to my situation?
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