The purpose of California’s Anti Gridlock Law is to prevent what?

The purpose of California's Anti Gridlock Law is to prevent intersections from getting backed up. This law was enacted to improve traffic flow and reduce congestion in busy intersections by requiring drivers to clear the intersection completely when the light turns red, provided that they can do so safely. This helps ensure that traffic continues to move efficiently, reducing the likelihood of gridlock where vehicles become trapped in intersections, obstructing cross traffic and causing delays for everyone on the road.

The other options do not accurately reflect the law’s intent. For example, while low speeds on highways (the first option) might contribute to congestion, they are not the primary focus of this law. Increased traffic fines (the second option) can be a consequence of violations but do not encapsulate the overall aim of preventing traffic issues at intersections. The last option, regarding pedestrians, is not relevant to the specific focus of the Anti Gridlock Law, which deals primarily with vehicular traffic management.