[[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question","text":"The term\u00a0right-of-way\u00a0refers to the legal right of a motorist, bicyclist, or pedestrian to proceed along a public road before other road users. Right-of-way rules govern when road users must yield to allow others to pass. Right-of-way rules usually come into play whenever road users arrive at intersections to ensure that each passes safely through the crossroad without hitting someone else. The right-of-way also governs when turning vehicles may pass in front of oncoming traffic.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question1","text":"Intersections can be either\u00a0controlled\u00a0or\u00a0uncontrolled:  Controlled \u2013 A controlled intersection has traffic lights, stop signs, or yield signs to direct traffic traveling through the intersection. Uncontrolled \u00a0\u2013 An uncontrolled intersection either has no traffic lights or signs or has nonfunctional lights.  Drivers must obey traffic control devices at intersections. However, they should still look both ways before entering an intersection. Drivers should also slow down when approaching an intersection \u2013 even when control devices give them the right to proceed \u2013 in case another road user enters the intersection.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer1"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question2","text":"A T-intersection refers to an intersection where one road crosses with and ends at another road, with the two roads forming a \u201cT\u201d shape. A T-intersection may have traffic lights controlling the intersection or have a three-way stop. However, many only have a stop sign for the road ending at the intersection.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer2"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question3","text":"At a T-intersection without traffic lights, drivers on the ending road of the \u201cT\u201d must yield the right-of-way to drivers on the continuing road at the top of the \u201cT.\u201d","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer3"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question4","text":"Drivers must yield the right-of-way to all emergency vehicles that have activated their lights or sirens, including law enforcement vehicles, ambulances, and fire trucks. All non-emergency traffic must slow down and move to the right to clear a path for emergency vehicles, coming to a complete stop if necessary. On multi-lane highways where emergency vehicles with activated lights have stopped at the side of the road, drivers should move to the left to leave at least one open lane between traffic and the emergency vehicle.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer4"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question5","text":"In Arizona, all vehicles must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians crossing the street in a crosswalk or at an intersection. Drivers should always slow down when approaching a marked crosswalk in case a pedestrian steps into the crosswalk, especially if the crosswalk has its flashing lights activated. Although pedestrians must yield to road traffic when crossing the street outside a crosswalk or intersection, drivers should still yield to any pedestrians on the roadway.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer5"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question6","text":"Arizona law treats motorcycles and bicycles like any other road vehicle, although they are subject to certain additional rules. As a result, cyclists and motorcycle operators must follow the same right-of-way rules as drivers. However, some riders don\u2019t realize that the same right-of-way rules apply to them or choose to ignore such rules. Drivers should always practice defensive driving around bicyclists or motorcyclists.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer6"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question7","text":"Failing to yield the right-of-way at an intersection or for a pedestrian or emergency vehicle can result in a traffic citation for the offending road user. A conviction for failing to yield the right-of-way has penalties that include fines and points on their driver\u2019s license. Accumulating driver\u2019s license points can lead to increased auto insurance rates and temporary suspension of driving privileges.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer7"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"Answer","name":"Answer Question8","text":"If someone gets injured in an accident caused by a driver\u2019s failure to yield, that driver may be financially liable for the injured victim\u2019s losses. Depending on the circumstances, the driver who failed to yield might also face criminal liability if their conduct rose to criminal negligence or reckless driving.","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer8"},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org","@type":"FAQPage","mainEntity":[{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Right-of-Way?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Is the Difference Between a Controlled Intersection and an Uncontrolled Intersection?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer1"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question1"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer2"},"name":"What Is a T-Intersection?","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question2"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Are the Right-of-Way Rules for a T-Intersection?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer3"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question3"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer4"},"name":"What Are the Right-of-Way Rules for Emergency Vehicles?","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question4"},{"@type":"Question","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer5"},"name":"When Must You Yield to a Pedestrian?","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question5"},{"@type":"Question","name":"When Does a Bicyclist or Motorcyclist Have the Right-of-Way?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer6"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question6"},{"@type":"Question","name":"What Happens If Someone Is Injured After Failure to Yield?","acceptedAnswer":{"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Answer8"},"@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#Question8"}],"name":"Who has the right-of-way at an Arizona intersection","@id":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#FAQPage"}],{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Blog","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Who has the right-of-way at an Arizona intersection","item":"https:\/\/www.phoenixlawteam.com\/blog\/intersection-right-of-way\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]