The Right of Way- What does Right of Way mean when I am Driving?

Right-Of-Way Rules in Wisconsin

Vehicles or pedestrians are likely to meet where there are no traffic signals or signs.

“Right-of-way” tells us who goes first and who must wait.

Do not assume that the vehicle on the “right” goes first. Each situation that you come across will be different.

Keep yourself and others safe. You must always yield to avoid hitting pedestrians, bicyclists and other vehicles.

You should yield right-of-way to:

• Pedestrians, bicyclists and other drivers who are still in the intersection

• The bicyclist or driver who arrives first to the four-way stop

If one or more drivers arrives to the stop at the same time, the driver on the right goes first

• Vehicles coming from the right when there are no signals or traffic lights

(uncontrolled intersections)

• Traffic that is already in a roundabout (traffic circle)

• Cross traffic in an uncontrolled T-intersection

• Pedestrians using a guide dog or carrying a white cane (even if they are no in the intersection).

  
  

Stop at least ten feet away until the person is off the roadway

• A vehicle that is passing you on the left or right going the same direction on the road

• Approaching vehicles if you are making a left turn or a U-turn

• Emergency vehicles if they are using their lights and/or sirens