intersections

Best to stay put when meeting emergency vehicles at an intersection
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway Patrol
January 31, 2023
Question: I was wondering if you are stopped at a stoplight in the left turn lane and an emergency vehicle with lights and sirens comes in behind you (either in the turn lane or the lane to your right), what is the proper procedure? Thank you! Answer: When it comes to encountering emergency vehicles while stopped at a stoplight and the only place to move is the actual intersection, it is best to…
Approach intersections with blinking yellow lights cautiously
By Sgt. Troy Christianson, Minnesota Highway Patrol
September 03, 2019
Question: When turning left on a blinking yellow light, should one pull into the intersection? It seems like a blinking yellow should let at least one car through, but often cars will wait behind the line, negating the ability to move traffic through the intersection. Answer: If you are preparing to turn left at a flashing yellow light, you must enter the intersection with caution, as oncoming…

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