If a driver waves you through a intersection, do they forfeit their right-of-way?
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If a driver waves you through a intersection, do they forfeit their right-of-way?
I was stopped at a stop sign at a intersection. A dump truck was coming towards the intersection I was stopped at. When it came close it slowed down to a crawl and waved me on. However, the intersection in dangerous because there is a car lot on a hill blocking the view the driver has of the oncoming traffic. So I inched forward until I could see safely that the way was clear. I came to a complete stop again. I turned my head to see if the dump truck had come to a complete stop yet when he struck my driver’s side headlight and the hood of my car.
Asked on December 19, 2011 under Accident Law, Missouri
Answers:
Hong Shen / Roberts Law Group
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
Regardless, there is a stop sign. I assume it is 4 way stop, then you should have the right of way. If only you have the stop sign then you should let him pass. Who knows what they meant when they waved?
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