If a traffic light is broken or not functioning you should:

Treat the intersection as a four-way stop.
Proceed as you normally would.
Stop and wait for a licensed traffic technician to arrive.
Stop and wait for it to turn green.
Explanation

If a traffic signal is not working, drivers must come to a complete stop, then look and yield to traffic as if it were a four-way stop. Drivers should proceed only when it is safe, or when law enforcement directs you.

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