It may be difficult to remember back to driving school when the instructor taught that the vehicle must "settle back" in order to avoid a rolling stop violation. That's one aspect of driving that many people quickly forget. Merely slowing down or hesitating for a brief moment does not define a "complete stop." In fact, California's are notorious for slowing down to a crawl and then proceeding on their way. That's why many people call this type of incomplete stop a "California Stop."

Bakersfield-based traffic violations attorney Mark Bigger wants you to know the following about rolling stop violations:

Rolling stop penalties are costly, but the good news is they can be successfully fought by an experienced traffic violations attorney.