When an intersection is posted with both traffic signs and traffic lights, the instructions of which has the priority over the other?
- Traffic signs always have priority (a traffic light might malfunction)
- A stop sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light
- A “right-of-way giving” sign has priority over a non-flickering traffic light
- Correct answer: Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign
Why this is the answer
The correct answer in the official bank: Traffic light signals (except for a flashing yellow light) have priority over a right-of-way sign
When an intersection has both a traffic light and a sign that means giving right of way, you obey the traffic light, except when it is flashing yellow. The traffic light regulates traffic at the intersection in real time, so it takes priority over the "give way" sign. For the same reason, it cannot be said that a traffic sign always has priority.