Right of Way — Questions & Answers

At uncontrolled intersections, the vehicle on the right has right of way.

Yield to all traffic on the main road. Stop if necessary, then proceed when safe.

Emergency vehicles have absolute right of way. Move right and stop to allow them to pass.

Vehicles already circulating inside the roundabout have priority. Entering vehicles must yield.

Red light means STOP completely. Do not proceed until the light turns green.

When turning left: yield to all oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing your intended path.

Yellow: prepare to stop. Stop safely before the line if you can; only continue if stopping is more dangerous.

Traffic officer instructions always override traffic lights — even a green light.

Traffic officer instructions take priority over traffic light signals. For example, if the light is green but the officer signals stop, the driver must stop.

When encountering a flashing yellow traffic light at an intersection, the driver should slow down and proceed with caution, being prepared to stop if necessary.

When two vehicles arrive at an uncontrolled intersection simultaneously, the vehicle on the right has the right of way.

At an unmarked pedestrian crossing, the driver must stop and give way to pedestrians waiting to cross. Pedestrians have right of way.

Emergency vehicles with lights and sirens have absolute right of way. Move to the right, slow down, and stop if necessary to let them pass.

All emergency vehicles with lights and sirens have right of way over traffic signals. Clear the intersection and stop to allow them to pass safely.

Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout have right of way. Wait for a safe gap before entering and signal your intended exit.

A red light means STOP completely. Do not proceed until the light turns green, even if the road appears clear.

Amber means prepare to stop. If you can stop safely before the stop line, do so. Only continue if stopping would be more dangerous than proceeding.

Green means you may proceed — but remain alert. Pedestrians or other vehicles may still be crossing. Green does not mean unchecked speed.

At a green light, proceed at appropriate speed while scanning left, right, and ahead for hazards before and during crossing.

Vehicles already circulating inside a roundabout always have right of way over those trying to enter. Give way before entering.

Before entering: check for circulating traffic, yield to it, signal your intended exit direction, and enter only when safe.

Signal left before your intended exit to inform other road users you are leaving the roundabout. Check for pedestrians and cyclists crossing the exit.

At uncontrolled intersections, the vehicle on the right has right of way when two vehicles arrive simultaneously.

A flashing yellow light means slow down and proceed with caution. Check for cross-traffic and be ready to stop.

Pedestrians have right of way at all pedestrian crossings — whether marked with stripes, controlled by lights, or unmarked. Always yield to pedestrians crossing.

Traffic officer instructions always take priority over traffic lights. If an officer signals stop at a green light, you must stop.

Running a red light is a serious violation with heavy penalties. The only exceptional circumstance is to make way for an emergency vehicle when there is no other option.

Vehicles on the main road have priority over those joining from side roads. Drivers on side roads must yield.

For the second exit or beyond: enter the inner lane, signal left before your exit, check mirrors, then move to the outer lane and exit.

The STOP sign requires a COMPLETE stop — not just slowing down. After stopping, check all directions and proceed only when safe.