If the traffic lights are out of service when you approach an intersection, you:
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Must proceed with caution through the intersection.
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Must come to a stop as you would for a stop sign.
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Must slow down and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.
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Must continue according to the rules of right-of-way.
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Explanation
If the intersection you are approaching has inoperative traffic lights, you should treat it as you would a four-way stop. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and check in all directions for arriving traffic. Proceed only when you are sure the road is clear.
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