An “intersection” is the area embraced within the prolongation of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways, of two highways which join one another at approximately right angles or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
Cal. Veh. Code § 365
WORDS AND PHRASES DEFINED
Applied in 2 court decisions — leading case Westcott v. Hamilton (1962)
Most recently applied in People v. Blazina (January 1976)
Enacted by Stats. 1959, Ch. 3.
Official source: California Legislative Information. Reproduced from public-domain California statutes; confirm against the official source for the current text. Not legal advice.