Driving in Redmond
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Traffic signals lose power for many reasons, but there's only one way to drive through an intersection when the signal goes dark. Treat it like a four-way stop, unless a flagger, a police officer, or a firefighter directs you to do otherwise, you are required to stop and yield the right-of-way in accordance with the law. (WA State law RCW 46.61.183.)
Keep in mind that the law says who must yield the right-of-way, it does not give anyone the right-of-way.
Here are the basic right-of-way rules for vehicles approaching all-way stops:
Drivers must do everything possible to keep from striking a pedestrian or another vehicle, regardless of the circumstances.
An overhead electronic message board is an electronic sign often used on road ways to give travelers information.
These signs are controlled from City Hall and display traffic-related information such as:
The boards display current travel times through downtown along three parallel routes:
Use the City’s request management system to report non-emergency issues, make requests, and find answers to common questions.
In case of emergency, call 911.
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