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Pedestrian crossing signals.

It became law on Oct 3, 2025.

CA SB 671 · Senate Bill · 2025–2026

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsor
Sabrina Cervantes
Latest action
Oct 3, 2025

What it does

Under existing law, a pedestrian control signal showing a "WALK" or approved "Walking Person" symbol means a pedestrian may proceed across the roadway in the direction of the signal. Under existing law, a pedestrian facing a flashing "DON'T WALK" or "WAIT" or approved "Upraised Hand" symbol with a "countdown" signal, as specified, means a pedestrian may start crossing the roadway in the direction of the signal but requires the pedestrian to finish crossing prior to the display of the steady "DON'T WALK" or "WAIT" or approved "Upraised Hand" symbol, as specified.

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

  2. Committee (Done)

  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Oct 3, 2025

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Where it goes next

It is law in California. What happens now is up to the agency that carries it out, the courts, and the place itself.

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