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california stop 

AKA the california rolling stop

The act of not completely stopping at a stop sign or a right hand turn, but rather 'rolling' through it by slowing down some.
*sees stop sign*
*looks for cops*
*sees none*
*makes a california stop*
california stop by Hellfire December 1, 2004

california stop 

The act of slowing down but not fully stopping while driving. Applies mostly to right hand turns at stopsigns.
Sarah got a ticket for making a California stop when turning right at the intersection.
california stop by Shannon April 29, 2003

california stop 

A California Stop is when you dont completely stop at a stop sign, you coast right through it.
Ashleigh made a California Stop at that stop sign and got a ticket.
california stop by Brookelynne January 6, 2008

California stop 

an instance of driving slowly past a stop sign
That idiot just did a California stop.

California Stop 

Slowing down, but not fully stopping at a stop sign. (Also known as a “Hollywood Stop” in Northern California)
“I almost hit that car!”
“That’s what happens when you do a California Stop!”

california rolling stop 

This is when a driver does not come to a complete stop at a stop sign, generally they slow down to about 5mph, then roll on through. Practiced in many states but got its name in California.
That little Honda driver did a california rolling stop, I almost hit him with my big Land Rover.
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