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When approaching an intersection controlled by a regulatory sign, a driver is directed by a law enforcement officer to proceed against the sign's instructions. Which of the following statements correctly describes the driver's legal obligation?

  1. The driver must follow the manual directions given by the officer, because officer directions supersede regulatory traffic signs.Answer
  2. B
    The driver must obey the posted regulatory sign first and disregard the officer's hand signals.
  3. C
    The driver must come to a full stop and yield to all cross traffic regardless of what the officer indicates.
  4. D
    The driver must maintain the maximum posted speed limit while driving past the officer.

Answer

The driver must follow the manual directions given by the officer, because officer directions supersede regulatory traffic signs.
Directions given by a police or traffic officer always override posted regulatory signs, signals, and road markings. Drivers are legally required to comply with an officer's instructions first.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the conflict between traffic control devices and manual traffic direction.
A regulatory sign indicates one rule, while a law enforcement officer gives a conflicting instruction.
Traffic control hierarchy determines which instruction must be obeyed first.
2
Apply the right-of-way and traffic authority rules.
Manual directions from law enforcement officers or authorized traffic officials override all static signs, signals, and pavement markings.
Officers manage active traffic flow and temporary emergency or roadway conditions.

Key Concept

Law Enforcement Officer Signal Priority
Estimated Time:45s
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Regulatory Signs

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