What should you do at an intersection when a traffic signal isn't functioning?

• A. Treat it like a four-way stop (stop, and proceed when safe)
• B. Proceed through as if the signal were green
• C. Call emergency services
• D. Yield and stay out of the intersection

Answer: (A)

When a signal isn’t functioning, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. That means you must come to a full stop before the stop line or crosswalk, then proceed only when it’s safe and you have the right of way. If you and another vehicle arrive at roughly the same time, yield to the vehicle on your right. Pedestrians always have the right of way, so watch for them and proceed cautiously. Do not assume the intersection is green or clear; proceed with care after stopping and yielding as needed.

Calling emergency services isn’t required for a malfunctioning signal unless there’s an unrelated emergency or an accident. Simply yielding and moving when safe is the proper approach.