What is what to do when a traffic light is out?

When a traffic light is out, you should treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Here's what that means:

  • Approach with caution: Slow down and be prepared to stop. Do not assume that other drivers see you or will yield the right-of-way.

  • Right-of-way: The first vehicle to arrive at the intersection has the right-of-way.

  • Yielding: If two vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time, the vehicle on the left must yield to the vehicle on the right.

  • Pedestrians: Always yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk.

  • Proceed when safe: Once you have determined that it is safe to proceed, you may do so carefully.

  • Larger Intersections: Use extra caution in large%20intersections, as visibility might be reduced.

  • Report the outage: If possible, report the traffic%20light%20outage to the local police department or transportation authority.