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The following articles are reprints of Mr. O'Steen's legal advice columns which appeared in The Arizona Republic and other newspapers across the State. We hope that they are helpful in answering some of your legal questions. If you require more specific or personalized assistance, we encourage you to consult with an attorney. |
| Arizona Traffic Laws | |
| It is irritating to see people violate traffic laws. It suggests a serious disregard for the safety of others. Most of us are familiar with traffic laws, but here are a few that you may have forgotten. | |
| Yield to the Vehicle on the Right | |
| An uncontrolled intersection is one with no traffic lights, stop signs or yield signs. These are common in residential neighborhoods. It is apparent that many drivers either do not understand or do not respect the rule regarding right of way at these intersections. | |
| Police Have Authority Over Traffic Accidents on Private Land, Too | |
| There is a widely held—and incorrect—belief that police in Arizona have no authority over traffic violations and accidents occurring on private property. Although police have less discretion to issue citations for traffic violations on private property, you should not assume they have none. | |
| Emergency Vehicles Have the Right of Way in Arizona | |
Drivers react in various ways to fire engines, ambulances and other emergency vehicles with flashing lights and sirens on. Some drivers pull off the road. Others steer to the right side of the road and slow or stop. Some drivers stop and remain where they are in the roadway, while a few continue to drive as if conditions were normal.
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