By Pierce Blitch
Four-way stops are scattered across Georgia’s towns and cities, creating confusion as drivers guess who should proceed next. With traffic halted in four directions and no traffic lights to guide them, these intersections become accident hotspots.
Traffic Circles and Four-Way Stops
Four-way stops aren’t just limited to standard intersections—they include traffic circles too. Both can leave drivers puzzled over right-of-way and create situations where accidents are more likely.
Who Has Right of Way at Four-Way Stops?
The first driver to reach a four-way stop has the right-of-way, passing through first under the “first to arrive, first to proceed” rule. If multiple drivers arrive simultaneously, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.
Other Right of Way Rules in Georgia
Right-of-way laws in Georgia don’t stop at four-way intersections. Drivers must yield in several situations, including:
- Pedestrians in crosswalks
- Emergency vehicles
- Postal vehicles rejoining traffic
- Buses rejoining traffic
- Trains at crossings
- Highway maintenance vehicles in construction zones
As a rule of thumb, drivers should always yield if not doing so could cause an accident.
If you’ve been in a right-of-way accident, reach out to me for a free consultation. I’ll work to secure fair compensation for your injuries and damages.
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Categories: Car Accidents