The14 Right of Ways

Right-of-Way laws tell all drivers who goes first in different situations. A driver must yield in the following situations:

1.• When making a right turn on a red light

2.• After coming to a complete stop at an

intersection where there is a stop sign or flashing red signal. If there is no stop line, stop before the crosswalk. If there is no crosswalk or stop line, stop at a place where all approaching traffic can be seen. Yield to all pedestrians and other vehicles in the intersection.

3.• When making a left turn on a red light after

a stop from a one-way street to another one-way street with traffic moving to the left.

4.• When more than one driver reaches a four-

way stop:• First driver to stop goes first• When two vehicles on different streets arrive at

the same time, the vehicle on the left should yield to the vehicle on the right.

5.• When two vehicles on different roadways

reach an uncontrolled intersection at the same time (see #4)

6.• To oncoming traffic when making a left turn

(green light)

7.• To through traffic when approaching a

MERGE sign

8.• When approaching a YIELD sign

9.• Even after your light turns green when there

are vehicles in the intersection

10.• When emerging from an alley, building,

private road, or driveway after coming to a complete stop

11.• When police or emergency vehicles are

using sirens or flashing lights. Pull to the right of the roadway or stop

12.• To cross traffic when on the terminating

highway of a “T” highway with no signals or signs

13.• To any authorized vehicle engaged in

construction or maintenance of a highway that is displaying amber lights

14.• When a funeral procession enters an

intersection with its lights on