Sig Alert San Diego (2024)

FAQs

What is a Sigalert in California? ›

The official Highway Patrol definition of a Sigalert is any unplanned event that causes the closing of one lane of traffic for 30 minutes or more, as opposed to a planned event like road construction, which is planned separately.

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Commonly known as the “California Stop,” the rolling stop to make a right turn at an intersection is very common. Rolling through an intersection, however, is illegal in California. California Vehicle Code 21458- 21468 states that all drivers must come to a complete stop at a red light before making a right hand turn.

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Mile markers are often labeled with numbers indicating their distance from a starting point, such as a highway's origin or a railway station. These markers are invaluable for navigation, route planning, emergency response, and data collection.

CalTrans also uses the term "Sig-Alert", and it has now come to be commonly defined as any traffic incident that will tie up two or more lanes of a freeway for two or more hours.

Low or crumbling shoulders. Merging lanes that are too short (or non-existent) Missing or confusing traffic signs or lane markings. Potholes and sinkholes.

What is an emergency vehicle in California? ›

An authorized emergency vehicle is: (a) Any publicly owned and operated ambulance, lifeguard, or lifesaving equipment or any privately owned or operated ambulance licensed by the Commissioner of the California Highway Patrol to operate in response to emergency calls.