The standard reply from law enforcement is to treat the intersection as a four way stop.
If the traffic lights are not working, the intersection is treated like a 4-way stop. That is, as if everyone has a stop sign.
If the traffic light is not powered, you are to treat it as a all-way stop sign. I'm assuming that's what you mean by that. If the traffic light is broken, likely there will be utility workers out there working to fix it and you follow their instructions if any.
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Yes, at a red traffic light, you must stop before proceeding.
the red light. it means STOP.
Yes, it is legal for a traffic light and stop sign to be at the same intersection. The stop sign serves as a backup in case the traffic light is not functioning properly. Drivers are required to obey both signals in such a scenario.
Traffic approaching the light is to stop. If the way is clear, traffic can then proceed through the intersection.
A signal light that is not working.
You need a traffic light because they let people need to know to stop or go.
Red is the top position on a traffic light. It signifies that vehicles must stop.
A red traffic light means stop, and you must come to a complete stop before the intersection or crosswalk. A flashing red traffic light indicates the same as a regular red light – you must come to a complete stop, but you can proceed when the way is clear after yielding to other vehicles and pedestrians.
An intersection that does not have a stop light or stop signs to control the flow of traffic