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What are the driving rules when traffic lights are out?

Are the rules different?

Long Island Car Crash AttorneyThe driving rules are still the same, even if all traffic lights aren’t working. You just have to watch out for construction crews or heavy equipment used in fixing power lines. Should you find yourself involved in a lawsuit, contacting our Long Island Car Crash Attorney at Winkler Kurtz LLP could be in your best interest. 

If there’s no sign that prohibits turning on a red light, then you’re allowed to turn right on red when there are no cars coming after waiting for a few seconds. Instead of using a green light, intersections are now controlled by “roundabouts” or traffic circles.

No left turns are allowed unless there’s a sign that says you can turn left at the intersection. You have to yield first to any oncoming cars coming from your right before making a U-turn. If it is too dangerous, then you are not allowed to make the U-turn.

U-turns are now controlled by traffic circles or roundabouts. You may only make a U-turn when there’s enough space for your vehicle on the opposite side of the street or intersection. Give way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction before turning around in the roundabout/traffic circle.

U-turns are allowed when the opposite side of the street has enough space for your vehicle. However, you need to yield first to vehicles coming from the opposite direction before making a u-turn. If it’s too dangerous then just wait for another opportunity.

Right turns on red may be made if there are no cars coming after waiting for a few seconds. However, some intersections have signs prohibiting turns on red so always look out for these signs. No left turns are allowed unless there’s a sign that says you can turn left at the intersection.

These driving rules may differ from one state to another so always be sure to check with your local traffic authorities first before turning or turning left on a red light.

Can traffic lights cause accidents?

Sometimes when the lights go out, people tend to speed and hit cars and other objects causing accidents. This happens especially if there isn’t a warning issued by authorities about the problem with the traffic lights so people would observe safe driving rules and stop at intersections even when there’s no signal light indicating it.

Who has right-of-way when traffic lights are faulty?

The rules of the road that you should know and follow even if traffic lights aren’t working. Always look out for signs that prohibit turns on red so be sure to follow it too. When there’s no sign prohibiting a turn, then you can go ahead and make right turns on red only when there are no cars coming after waiting for a few seconds. Never make left turns unless there’s a sign that says you can turn left at the intersection and always yield first to any oncoming cars coming from your right before doing so. U-turns are now controlled by traffic circles or roundabouts, only allowed when the opposite side of the street has enough space for your vehicle and give way to vehicles coming from the opposite direction before turning around in the roundabout/traffic circle. These driving rules however may differ from state to state so always consult first with your local traffic authorities if you have any queries about right-of-way rules when lights are not functioning.

How do traffic lights work?

Traffic lights are powered by electricity so when there’s a power outage, the traffic lights will also stop working. This causes accidents especially if people speed and hit cars and other objects because they’re not following safe driving rules even if traffic lights are not functioning.

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Winkler Kurtz, LLP has been serving the Long Island community for over 25+ years. If you find yourself in need of an expert Long Island car crash attorney, we ask that you please contact us by visiting our appointments page.

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