Did You Know: Drivers Must Stop at Intersections with Non-Functioning Traffic Lights

Local law enforcement officials stress the importance of using caution when approaching traffic signals that are out.

Posted Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 9:20 pm ET|Updated Sun, Aug 28, 2011 at 9:34 pm ET

The following information was sent to Patch from local law enforcement officals.

Local law enforcement and State Highway Administration officials would like to remind motorists of the following:

When approaching an intersection with non-functioning traffic lights ALL drivers should stop at the intersection first and then proceed with caution.

If lights are on flash, those facing yellow flashing lights can proceed with caution. Those facing red flashing lights must stop and then proceed with caution.

Unfortunately many motorists are acting as if they have no obligations if the lights are not working. That is not true and can be deadly.

Many traffic signals are still out in Westmintser, including lights along Rt. 140 and on Main Street.

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