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You are approaching an intersection where the overhead traffic signal displays a solid red light. A uniformed law enforcement officer standing in the center of the intersection motions directly for your lane of traffic to proceed straight through. Which of the following actions are you legally required to take?

  1. Proceed through the intersection as directed by the officer, overriding the red traffic lightAnswer
  2. B
    Remain stopped at the red light until it turns green, regardless of the officer's hand gestures
  3. C
    Stop at the line, yield to all cross traffic, and proceed only after the intersection clears
  4. D
    Slow down and proceed with caution without stopping, treating the signal as a flashing yellow light

Answer

Proceed through the intersection as directed by the officer, overriding the red traffic light
Directions given by a uniformed law enforcement officer or authorized traffic control person always take legal priority over traffic signals, signs, and road markings. When an officer signals you to proceed through a red light, you must safely follow the officer's directions.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the traffic control elements present at the intersection
Recognize the presence of both an automated solid red traffic signal and a uniformed traffic officer.
Traffic laws define clear priority rules when multiple control devices or personnel are present.
2
Apply the rule of legal precedence for traffic officer signals
Determine that manual hand gestures from an authorized officer supersede electronic signals and traffic signs.
An officer on site manages immediate traffic flow and emergency conditions, taking priority over automated signals.

Key Concept

Traffic Officer Signal Priority
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