{"code":"VEH","codeName":"Vehicle Code","section":"21452","citation":"Veh. Code, § 21452","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"DIVISION 11. RULES OF THE ROAD [21000. - 23336.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11"},{"name":"CHAPTER 2. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings [21350. - 21468.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11/chapter-2"},{"name":"ARTICLE 3. Offenses Relating to Traffic Devices [21450. - 21468.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/division-11/chapter-2/article-3"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2022, Ch. 957, Sec. 2.   (AB 2147)   Effective January 1, 2023.","effective":"2023-01-01","html":"<p>(a) A driver facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal is, by that signal, warned that the related green movement is ending or that a red indication will be shown immediately thereafter.</p><p>(b) A pedestrian facing a steady circular yellow or a yellow arrow signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in Section <a href=\"/veh/21456\">21456</a>, is, by that signal, warned that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway and shall not enter the roadway.</p><p>(c) (1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, shall not stop a pedestrian for a violation of subdivision (b) unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle or other device moving exclusively by human power.</p><p>(2) This subdivision does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for their safety.</p><p>(3) This subdivision does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within the roadway.</p>","text":"(a) A driver facing a steady circular yellow or yellow arrow signal is, by that signal, warned that the related green movement is ending or that a red indication will be shown immediately thereafter. (b) A pedestrian facing a steady circular yellow or a yellow arrow signal, unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in Section 21456, is, by that signal, warned that there is insufficient time to cross the roadway and shall not enter the roadway. (c) (1) A peace officer, as defined in Chapter 4.5 (commencing with Section 830) of Title 3 of Part 2 of the Penal Code, shall not stop a pedestrian for a violation of subdivision (b) unless a reasonably careful person would realize there is an immediate danger of a collision with a moving vehicle or other device moving exclusively by human power. (2) This subdivision does not relieve a pedestrian from the duty of using due care for their safety. (3) This subdivision does not relieve a driver of a vehicle from the duty of exercising due care for the safety of any pedestrian within the roadway.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/vehicle-code/offenses-relating-to-traffic-devices-21452","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}