It is unlawful to refuse to obey the directions of a fireman, whether a police officer is present or not, when he is protecting fire-fighting personnel and equipment.
Stops at an arterial stop sign are to be made at the limit line, if marked, even though there may be a crosswalk.
Emergency vehicles under certain conditions are permitted to go in a direction opposed to moving traffic on a one-way street or roadway.
Authorities may erect traffic control devices at the intersection of a highway and a private road or driveway if traffic conditions warrant.
License plates shall be mounted on a motor vehicle not less than 12 inches or more than 60 inches from the ground. They are also not to be covered with any material which decreases or impairs their legibility.
Registration and vehicle license fee reciprocity is granted to motor vehicles registered in other states pending the establishment of a California Reciprocity Commission. To prevent needless confusion and disruption in the interstate movement of vehicles and trade, this law carried an urgency clause and became effective April 14.
The program of quarterly registration of commercial vehicles is continued indefinitely.
Additional summaries of new motor vehicle laws and revisions of the Vehicle Code will be published in the next issue of Motorland.
HISTORICALLY SPEAKING
Questions in endless variety are asked by members about California and Nevada history. Here are a few selected for their general interest, with answers from authoritative sources.