HomeMy WebLinkAboutRPT 1 LEFT ARROWS 07-20-81DATE:
TO:
FROH:
SUBJECT:
JU~¥ 10, 1981
REPORTS
7-20-81
NO. 1
Inter-Corn
CHARLES THAYER, INTERIM CIT~ MANAGER
BOB LEDENDECKER, DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WOI~KS/CITY ENGINEER
YORBA ST/SEV~qTE~FI~ ST. LEFT ~JRN ARR0~
A review of Councilmn Edgar's concern of the left turn arrow indications at the
subject intersection has ~-~cn reviewed as requested.
The wording on the signs indicates "Left Turn On Arrow Only". The red and amber
arrows are standard type installations with the signing as it exists. On any
continuous burning red light, whether it be an arrow or conventional ball, the
indication is to stop. On any continuous burning amber light, the indication is to
slow down and prepare to stop.
It does not appear that this installation will provide any confusion to the
n~torists; however, if the Council so desires these signs can be replaced with signs
indicating "Left Turn On Green Arrow" in lieu of the existing signs.
BOB LED~qDECKER
DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC ~ID~KS/
CITY ENGINEER
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CITY CfI3NCIL:
The Vehicle Code is consistent in its definition of what action a motorist
must take when he/she see's a red, yellow or green traffic light. The fact
that the light in this situation is an "arrow" does not change the drivers
responsibility to respor~ accordingly.
RECC~SlH~I~TICI~:
I reconmend no further action.