Published January 21, 2019
1. It’s OK to drive through a yellow traffic light In a word, no. Michigan Vehicle Code 257.612 states in part, "vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at the intersection or at a limit line when marked, but if the stop cannot be made in safety, a vehicle may be driven cautiously through the intersection." That is to say, unless it is dangerous to pedestrians or oncoming traffic to stop, you must brake when the light turns yellow. The only exception to this rule is when you are preparing to make a left turn and you have already pulled into the intersection. You can (should) complete your left turn after oncoming traffic has stopped, even if the light turns red. |
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