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Difficulty: MediumTraffic Light Signals

While navigating toward an intersection displaying a solid green circular traffic light, a driver intends to make a left turn. At the same moment, a uniformed traffic officer stationed in the intersection explicitly signals for the vehicle to stop. What is the driver legally required to do?

  1. Stop completely as directed by the traffic officer, despite the solid green light.Answer
  2. B
    Proceed with the left turn immediately, because a solid green light grants exclusive right-of-way over all other traffic controls.
  3. C
    Slow down and proceed cautiously through the turn, treating the officer's gesture as equivalent to a flashing yellow light.
  4. D
    Stop briefly, then proceed under the rules of a pedestrian hybrid beacon sequence once oncoming traffic appears clear.

Answer

The driver must stop completely as directed by the traffic officer, despite the solid green light.
Directions given by a law enforcement officer or traffic control personnel always supersede official traffic control devices, including steady green signals. The driver must obey the officer's command to stop.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify all traffic control indicators present at the intersection.
Two conflicting signals exist: a solid green traffic light and a manual stop direction from a traffic officer.
Drivers must determine which control takes legal precedence when multiple indicators are present.
2
Apply the statutory right-of-way hierarchy for traffic controls.
Manual directions from a uniformed traffic or police officer supersede all standard traffic signals, signs, and pavement markings.
Traffic officers are managing real-time conditions or hazards that automated signals cannot account for.
3
Determine the mandatory driver action based on officer priority.
The vehicle must come to a complete stop and remain stopped until directed by the officer to proceed.
Failing to obey an officer's direct command is a traffic violation.

Key Concept

Traffic Officer Signal Priority Over Automated Traffic Lights
Estimated Time:1m 0s
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Traffic Light Signals

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