Question 4957
At an intersection there is a green traffic light and a stop sign. Which one must you obey?
- The stop sign, because it is the more restrictive signal.
- Neither one, because they contradict each other.
- The traffic light, because it is the signal that takes priority.
Show answer and explanation
Correct answer: The traffic light, because it is the signal that takes priority.
A traffic light and a STOP sign are different types of signals, so the one with higher priority applies. Traffic lights take priority over posted signs, so you proceed without stopping when the light is green. The more restrictive instruction takes priority only when the signs or signals are of the same type.