[QT3.14]

If he turns his car off, he’s still driving. Only now, he’s obstructing a traffic lane and will ge an additional ticket.

Then you didn't have to mention one of the elements of the violation is to have the engine ON.

And why would he be obstructing traffic...he said for fuel savings he turns it OFF for the red light...green he turns the car back on and proceeds with others. Your assuming issues not mentioned.

[mmichaels1970]

he said for fuel savings he turns it OFF for the red light

Heck. I'm surprised that California doesn't already have a law that FORCES you to do that.