Tuolumne County Municipal Code Ch. 10.16 Special Stops
Tuolumne County Municipal Code · 2026-09 edition · updated 2026-10-02 · Tuolumne County
Cite as: Tuolumne County Municipal Code Chapter 10.16 · Text as of 2026-10-02
Sections:
10.16.010 Through highways-Authority to designate.
10.16.020 Through highways-Signaling devices required.
10.16.030 Through highways-Stops required.
10.16.040 Through highways-Stops on state highways.
10.16.050 Establishment of arterial stop signs.
10.16.060 Four-way stop intersections.
10.16.010 Through highways - Authority to¶
designate. Pursuant to the authority granted in Section 21101 and 21354 of the Vehicle Code, the board of supervisors does hereby declare that any county highway or portion thereof within the county may and shall be designated as a through highway when the board has by a duly adopted resolution designated such county highway or a portion thereof a through highway and shall have caused the same to be posted as provided in Section 10.16.020. (Ord. 3384 § 1, 2020; Ord. 689 § 1 (part), 1972; prior code § 6- 5.0).
10.16.020 Through highways - Signaling¶
devices required. When any county highway or any portion thereof has been designated as a through highway as provided in Section 10.16.010, the road commissioner shall cause to be erected and maintained thereon such stop signs, semaphores or other traffic-control signaling devices as specified by the board as being necessary for the public safety and the ordinary and efficient use of the through county highway by the public. (Ord. 3384 § 1, 2020; Ord. 689 § 1 (part), 1972; prior code § 6-5.1).
10.16.030 Through highways - Stops required.¶
From and after the effective date of resolutions
adopted pursuant to Section 10.16.010 and after
posting pursuant to Section 10.16.020, all
vehicular traffic approaching such through
highways shall come to a complete stop before
proceeding to enter such through highways.
(Ord. 3384 § 1, 2020; Ord. 689 § 1 (part), 1972;
prior code § 6-5.2).
10.16.040 Through highways-Stops on state¶
highways. No portion of a county highway shall be designated a through highway requiring vehicles traveling on any state highway to stop at the intersection of the county highway, and no signs shall be erected requiring vehicular traffic traveling on the state highway to stop before entering or crossing the county highway at such intersection unless and until permission has been obtained therefor from the state Department of Public Works. (Ord. 3384 § 1, 2020; Ord. 689 § 1 (part), 1972; prior code § 6- 5.3).
10.16.050 Establishment of arterial stop signs.¶
All vehicles are required to stop before entering the intersections listed in this section designated, from the direction indicated; provided, that the intersection is clearly marked or posted at the point of entrance, to give notice that all vehicles stop before entering the intersection. Arterial stop signs shall be established at the following locations:
A. In the unincorporated city of and area around Jamestown in the following locations:
Northbound traffic on Seco Street at its intersection with Ninth Street.
Westbound traffic on Eighth Street at its intersection with Fourth Street.
Eastbound traffic on Humbug Street at its intersection with Main Street.
Westbound traffic on Willow Street at its intersection with Main Street.
Westbound traffic on Donovan Street at its intersection with Main Street.
Eastbound traffic on Sixth Street at its intersection with Fifth Avenue.
Northbound traffic on Sixth Avenue at its intersection with Eighth Street.
Southbound traffic on Third Avenue at its intersection with Seco Street.
Northbound traffic on Fifth Avenue South at its intersection with Fifth Avenue.
Westbound traffic on Seventh Street at its intersection with Seventh Avenue.
Northbound traffic on Seventh Avenue at its intersection with Seventh Street.
Westbound traffic on Eighth Street at its intersection with Fifth Avenue South.
Northbound traffic on Seventh Avenue at its intersection with Eighth Street.
Southbound traffic on Seventh Avenue at its intersection with Eighth Street.
Eastbound traffic on the Stent Cutoff at its intersection with Algerine Road.
Northbound traffic on Wild Oak Drive at its intersection with Rolling Oaks Drive.
Eastbound traffic on Twin Oak Drive at its intersection with Wild Oak Drive.
Northbound traffic on Twin Oak Drive at its intersection with Rolling Oaks Drive.
Eastbound traffic on Main Street at its intersection with Donovan Street.
Eastbound traffic on Main Street at its intersection with Seco Street.
Eastbound traffic on Main Street at its intersection with Willow street.
Westbound traffic on Main Street at its intersection with Donovan Street.
Westbound traffic on Main Street at its intersection with Seco Street.
Westbound traffic on Main Street at its intersection with Willow street.
B. In the unincorporated city of Tuolumne at the following locations:
Westbound traffic on Fir Avenue at its intersection with Carter Street.
Westbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Main Street.
Westbound traffic on Elm Avenue at its intersection with Main Street.
Eastbound traffic on Elm Avenue at its intersection with Main Street.
Westbound traffic on Maple Avenue at its intersection with Main Street.
Eastbound traffic on Maple Avenue at its intersection with Main Street.
Westbound traffic on Chestnut Avenue at its intersection with Carter Street.
Eastbound traffic on Chestnut Avenue at its intersection with Carter Street.
Westbound traffic on Elm Street at its intersection with Pine Street.
Eastbound traffic on Elm Street at its intersection with Pine Street.
Westbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Carter Street.
Eastbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Carter Street.
Westbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Cedar Street.
Eastbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Cedar Street.
Northbound traffic on Cedar Street at its intersection with Baker Avenue.
Southbound traffic on Cedar Street at its intersection with Baker Avenue.
Westbound traffic on Baker Avenue at its intersection with Carter Street.
Westbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Pine Street.
Eastbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Pine Street.
Westbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Madrone Street.
Eastbound traffic on Laurel Avenue at its intersection with Madrone Street.
Northbound traffic on Carter Street at its intersection with Elm Street.
Southbound traffic on Carter Street at its intersection with Elm Street.
Northbound traffic on Madrone Street at its intersection with Baker Avenue.
Southbound traffic on Madrone Street at its intersection with Baker Avenue.
Northbound traffic on Madrone Street at its intersection with Fir Avenue.
Southbound traffic on Madrone Street at its intersection with Fir Avenue.
Westbound traffic on Bay Avenue at its intersection with Main Street.
Eastbound traffic on Bay Avenue at its intersection with Main Street.
Northbound traffic on Elm Avenue at its intersection with Cedar Street.
Southbound traffic on Elm Avenue at its intersection with Cedar Street.
Northbound traffic on Bodenhammer Avenue at its intersection with Oak Street.
Southbound traffic on Bodenhammer Avenue at its intersection with Oak Street.
C. In the unincorporated town of Groveland at the following locations:
Westbound traffic on Back Street at its intersection with Powder House Street.
Eastbound traffic on Harper Road at its intersection with Merrell Road.
Eastbound traffic on El Capitan Way at its intersection with Harper Road and Merrell Road.
D. In Mono Village Subdivision at the
following locations.
Eastbound traffic on Stone Lane at its intersection with Rockridge Way.
Northbound traffic on Rockridge Way at its intersection with Hillsdale Drive. (Ord. 2566 § 1, 2004)
E. In the Twain Harte area at the following locations:
Eastbound traffic on Fuller Road at its intersection with Joaquin Gully.
Northbound traffic on Joaquin Gully at its intersection with Fuller Road.
Westbound traffic on Lakeview Drive at its intersection with Sonora Drive.
Northbound traffic on Hunts Road at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Northbound traffic on High Road at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Northbound traffic on Lava Road at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Southbound traffic on Ponderosa Drive at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Northbound traffic on Hillcrest Road at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Southbound traffic on Marquis Drive at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Westbound traffic on Woodwardia Road at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Westbound traffic on Blackhawk Drive at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Northbound traffic on Highland Drive at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Southbound traffic on Highland Avenue at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Northbound traffic on East Avenue at its intersection with Twain Harte Drive.
Southbound traffic on Kit Carson Drive at its intersection with South Fork Road.
Eastbound traffic on Middle Camp Road at its intersection with Joaquin Gully Road.
Westbound traffic on Middle Camp Road at its intersection with South Fork Road.
Westbound traffic on South Fork Road, at its intersection with Middle Camp Road. (Ord. 2566 §1, 2004)
F. In Volponi Acres Subdivision at the following locations:
Westbound traffic on McKibbin Drive at its intersection with North Drive.
Southbound traffic on North Drive at its intersection with McKibbin Drive.
Westbound traffic on McKibbin Drive at its intersection with Circle Drive and Alley Drive.
Southbound traffic on McKibbin Drive at its intersection with Golf Links Road.
G. In Mi Wuk Village Subdivision at the following locations:
Eastbound traffic on Palapeta Lane at its intersection with Lama Road.
Northbound traffic on Lama Road at its intersection with Chief Fuller Way.
Northbound traffic on Lama Road at its intersection with Lama Tamalin and Palapeta Lane.
Southbound traffic on Lama Road at its intersection with Lama Tamalin and Palapeta Lane.
H. In Ponderosa Hills Subdivision at the following locations:
Northbound traffic on Gerber Road at its intersection with Ponderosa Way.
Westbound traffic on Canyonview Drive at its intersection with Ponderosa Way.
Northbound traffic on Gerber Road at its intersection with Ponderosa Way.
Westbound traffic on Canyonview Drive at its intersection with Ponderosa Way.
I. In the vicinity of Pinecrest Lake at the following locations:
Westbound traffic on Pinecrest Avenue at its westerly intersection with Pinecrest Lake Road.
Eastbound traffic on Pinecrest Avenue at its easterly intersection with Pinecrest Lake Road.
Westbound traffic on Pinecrest Loop Road at its intersection with Pinecrest Avenue.
Eastbound traffic on Pinecrest School Road at its intersection with Dodge Ridge Road.
Northbound traffic on Dodge Ridge Road at its intersection with Pinecrest Lake Road.
J. In the unincorporated area of East Sonora at the following locations:
Eastbound traffic on Joshua Way at its intersection with Lambert Lake Road.
Westbound traffic on Lyons Bald Mountain road at its intersection with Greenley Road.
Northbound and Southbound traffic on Hess Avenue at its intersection with Cordelia Avenue.
K. In the unincorporated area adjoining the city of Sonora at the following locations:
- Westbound traffic on Fallon Drive at its intersection with West Walnut.
- Westbound traffic on Racetrack Road at its intersection with Jamestown Road.
L. In Cedar Ridge Subdivision at the following locations:
Eastbound traffic on Hillside Drive at its intersection with Kewin Mill Road.
Westbound traffic on Hillside Drive at its intersection with West Brookside Drive.
M. In Sonora Meadows Subdivision at the following locations:
Eastbound traffic on Bear River Drive at its intersection with Crestview Drive.
Northbound traffic on Crestview Drive at its intersection with Evergreen Way.
Eastbound traffic on Evergreen Way at its intersection with Crestview Drive.
N. In the townsite of Columbia at the following locations:
Eastbound traffic on Jackson Street at its intersection with Main Street.
Southbound traffic on Main Street at its intersection with Jackson Street.
Southbound traffic on South Airport Road at its intersection with Horseshoe Bend Road.
O. In Leisure Pines Subdivision at the following locations:
Eastbound traffic on Hilltop Circle at its southerly intersection with Hilltop Circle.
Eastbound traffic on Hilltop Circle at its intersection with Greenview Drive.
Westbound traffic on Greenview Drive at its intersection with Leisure Drive.
Westbound traffic on Idlewild Lane at its intersection with Leisure Drive.
Eastbound traffic on Idlewild Lane at its intersection with Hilltop Circle.
Northbound traffic on August Court at its intersection with Greenview Drive.
Eastbound traffic on Wanita Way at its intersection with Greenview Drive.
P. At the unincorporated Mono Vista area at the following locations:
Northbound traffic on Mono Vista Road at its intersection with North Sunshine.
Southbound traffic on Longeway Road at its intersection with Hunts Road.
Q. In Willow Springs Subdivision at the following locations:
- Southbound traffic on Willow Springs Drive West at its intersection with Willow Springs Drive.
R. In the townsite of Moccasin at the following locations:
- Westbound traffic on Main Street (noncounty maintained) at its intersection with Moccasin Switchback Road. (Ord. 3384 § 1, 2020; Ord. 2566 § 1, 2004; Ord. 2407 § 2, 2001; Ord. 2403 § 1, 2001l Ord. 2100 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2085 § 1, 1995; Ord. 2062 § 1, 1994; Ord. 2056 § 1, 1994; Ord. 1956 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1901 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1900 § 1, 1992; Ord. 1790 § 1, 1990; Ord. 1726 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1704 § 1, 1989; Ord. 1612 §§ 1, 3, 1988; Ord. 1611 § 1, 1988; Ord. 1592 § 1, 1987; Ord. 1519 § 1, 1986; Ord. 1420 §§ 1, 3, 1985; Ord. 1388 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1376 § 1, 1985; Ord. 1256 § 1, 1983; Ord. 1167 §§ 1, 2, 1981; Ord. 1150 §§ 1, 2, 1981; Ord. 1149 §§ 1-4, 1981; Ord. 1130 §§ 1, 2, 1981; Ord. 1129 §§ l--4 1981; Ord. 1127 §§ 1, 2, 1981; Ord. 1103 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1090 § 1, 1980; Ord. 1038 1, 2, 1979; Ord. 1037 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1018 §§ 1, 2, 1979; Ord. 1015 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1014 § 1, 1979; Ord. 1013 § 1, 1979; Ord. 980 § 1, 1979; Ord. 979 § 1, 1979; Ord. 959 § 1, 1978; Ord. 875 § 1, 1977; Ord. 744 § 1, 1973; Ord. 665 § 1, 1971; Ord. 581 § 1, 1970; Ord. 536 § 3, 1969; Ord. 535 § 2, 1969; Ord. 487 § 1, 1967; Ord. 477 § 1, 1966; Ord. 475 § 1, 1966; Ord. 473 § 1, 1966; Ord. 470 § 1, 1966; Ord. 455 § 1, 1965; Ord. 448 § 1, 1965; Ord. 447 § 1, 1965; Ord. 442 § 1, 1964; Ord. 437 § 1, 1964; Ord. 436 § 1, 1964; Ord. 427 § 1, 1964; Ord. 419 § 1, 1963; Ord. 412 § 1, 1963; Ord. 391 § 1, 1962; Ord. 362 § 1, 1959; Ord. 349 §§ 1, 2,1959; Ord. 290 § 1, 1953; Ord. 287 §§ 1, 2, 1953; Ord. 230 §§ 1, 2, 1950).
10.16.060 Four-way stop intersections. Four-¶
way stop intersections are established from and after the first erection of signs giving notice hereof, all vehicular traffic approaching the intersection described in this section shall come to a complete stop before entering said intersection:
A. On Madrone Street and on Elm Street at their intersections.
B. At the intersection of Golf Club Drive, Marquis Drive and Fuller Road.
C. Madrone Street (County Road No. 460805) and Rozier Avenue (County Road No. 460816).
D. Carter Street (County Road No. C45260) and Bay Avenue (County Road No. 460814).
E. At the intersection of Main Street (County Road No. C45260) and Willow Avenue (County Road No. 460811).
F. At the intersection of North Sunshine
Road (County Road No. 552500), Soulsbyville
Road (County Road No. C45010), Longeway
Road (County Road No. C55250), and Crestview
Drive (County Road No. 552502).
G. At the intersection of Jamestown Road
(County Road No. C44100), Racetrack Road
(County Road No. C54260), Sunshine Hill Road
(A Non-County Road).
H. At the intersection of Main Street (County
Road No.C45260) and Bay Avenue (County Road
No.460814).
I. At the intersection of Main Street (County
Road No.C45260) and Chestnut Avenue (County
Road No. C45260). (Ord. 3384 § 1, 2020; Ord.
3012 § 1, 2009; Ord. 2895 § 1, 2008; Ord. 2631 § 1
(part), 2005; Ord. 2431 § 1, 2002; Ord. 2407 § 1,
2001; Ord. 2262 § 8, 1998; Ord. 2100 § 2, 1995;
Ord. 2062 § 2, 1994; Ord. 1873 § 1, 1991; Ord.
1872 § 1, 1991; Ord. 745 § 1, 1973; Ord. 4734 § 1,
1966).
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