no, it is their fault for not letting you know they were stopping.
Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection. Then, proceed when you can do so safely. Basically, treat the intersection as if there are stop signs at each corner of the intersection.
You come to a complete stop at the limit line or before entering the crosswalk/intersection of that specific red stop sign.
At an intersection controlled by a stop sign with a stop line and marked pedestrian crosswalk, you must stop at the stop line first. If there is no stop line, you should stop before entering the crosswalk. Always ensure that you yield to any pedestrians crossing the street before proceeding. If the intersection is clear and no pedestrians are present, you can then continue safely through the intersection.
Stop completely before entering the crosswalk or intersection, then proceed when you can do so safely. Vehicles on the intersecting road may not have to stop.
[21453. (a) A driver facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subdivision.]
VC 21453 (a) says you have to stop at a red light. Here's the actual text: == 21453. (a) A driver facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subdivision (b).
http://dmv.ca.gov/pubs/vctop/d11/vc21453.htm == 21453. (a) A driver facing a steady circular red signal alone shall stop at a marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown, except as provided in subdivision (b). (b) Except when a sign is in place prohibiting a turn, a driver, after stopping as required by subdivision (a), facing a steady circular red signal, may turn right, or turn left from a one-way street onto a one-way street. A driver making that turn shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians lawfully within an adjacent crosswalk and to any vehicle that has approached or is approaching so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard to the driver, and shall continue to yield the right-of-way to that vehicle until the driver can proceed with reasonable safety. (c) A driver facing a steady red arrow signal shall not enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow and, unless entering the intersection to make a movement permitted by another signal, shall stop at a clearly marked limit line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then before entering the intersection, and shall remain stopped until an indication permitting movement is shown. (d) Unless otherwise directed by a pedestrian control signal as provided in Section 21456, a pedestrian facing a steady circular red or red arrow signal shall not enter the roadway.
In California, changing lanes in the middle of an intersection is illegal and considered unsafe. Drivers are required to complete their lane changes before entering an intersection to ensure the safety of all road users. Violating this rule can result in traffic citations and increase the risk of accidents. It's important to follow traffic laws to maintain order and safety on the roads.
The vehicle on the right has the right of way unless entering the intersection at an unlawful speed
Some tips to avoid car crashes are: Pay attention, check blind spots before changing lanes, look both ways before entering an intersection, signal before changing lanes, adhere to speed limits.
If you're in the intersection and it is green then turns to yellow/red, it is fine to go. Entering the intersection after it is already yellow is unlawful driving. GA
When you can no longer stop safely without entering the intersection, you have reached the point of no return. This typically occurs when the traffic signal turns yellow and you are too close to the intersection to stop without risking a collision. At this point, it is crucial to proceed with caution and safely navigate through the intersection. Always be alert for pedestrians and other vehicles as you continue through.