If a traffic signal malfunctions, how should you respond?

When a traffic signal malfunctions, it is important to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. This means that drivers should come to a complete stop and yield to any vehicles or pedestrians that are already in the intersection or approaching from other directions. This approach helps ensure safety and order at an intersection where traffic signals are not functioning properly.

In situations where a signal is malfunctioning, following standard protocols like treating it as a four-way stop minimizes confusion among drivers about who has the right-of-way, reducing the risk of accidents. It reinforces the rules of the road that dictate how to navigate intersections safely when there is no clear control mechanism in place.