While driving near a highway maintenance area, a traffic control officer explicitly signals you to cross over a solid double yellow line into an adjacent lane to pass maintenance equipment. Above your current lane, a temporary overhead signal displays a steady red X. Which of the following actions must you take?
- Follow the directions of the traffic officer and cross the solid double yellow line despite the steady red X signal.Answer
- BStop immediately and wait until the overhead steady red X changes to a green arrow before moving.
- CTreat the overhead steady red X as a flashing yellow signal and proceed forward without crossing the double yellow line.
- DBring your vehicle to a complete stop and yield to all surrounding traffic before ignoring the officer's commands.
Answer
Follow the directions of the traffic officer and cross the solid double yellow line despite the steady red X signal.
Directions given by a law enforcement or designated traffic control officer always supersede electronic signals, signs, and road markings. When an officer specifically instructs you to execute a maneuver that normally violates pavement markings or signal indications, you must follow the officer's hand directions.
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Traffic Officer Signal Priority Over Signals and Markings