Posted on 07/14/25
Baltimore, MD – July 14, 2025 - 7:17PM - The traffic lights are flashing at the intersection of Reisterstown Road and Northern Parkway.
Maryland Drivers: What to Do When Traffic Lights Aren’t Working — Know the Law, Stay Safe
Non-Functioning Traffic Control Signal:
The law in Maryland requires drivers approaching a non-functioning traffic control signal to stop at a clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk, or before entering the intersection.
Yielding at the Intersection:
Drivers must yield to any vehicle or pedestrian in the intersection and remain stopped until it is safe to continue through the intersection.
Two Vehicles Arriving at the Same Time:
If two vehicles approach an intersection without a traffic control device or with a non-functioning traffic control signal from different roadways at the same time, the driver on the left must yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the immediate right.
Flashing Red and Yellow Signals:
Flashing red and yellow lights on a traffic control signal do not mean the light is ‘non-functioning’.
How to Respond to Flashing Lights:
Drivers approaching a red flashing light must stop and can only proceed when the intersection is clear, and drivers approaching a yellow flashing light should slow down and use caution but can proceed through the intersection without stopping.