Some monsoonal thunder showers rolled through the Valley this afternoon, causing reduced visibility and street flooding. Also contributing to the resultant traffic chaos: inoperative traffic signals.
Just a reminder - a flashing red signal at an intersection means it's a four-way stop.
The inspiration for this post is that during a walk (what can I say? Living in AZ has really helped my appreciation of rainy days :) ), I noticed the signal at 82nd Pl. and McDowell Rd. was inoperative and flashing red in all four directions.
The other thing I noticed? The large number of drivers blowing through the intersection without even slowing down.
Page 33 of ADOT's Drivers License Manual (page 35 of the .pdf file) says:
When approaching an intersection with an inoperative traffic control signal or no traffic lights, stop signs or yield signs, treat it as you would a 4-way stop. Come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and then proceed when the roadway is clear.
'Nuff said.
It's not the natives, we know how to handle such things... it'a all the friggin transplants from back east that do stupid shyte like that!
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