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What is the name of your state? MA

How many feet does another vehicle have to be in order for your vehicle to enter into an intersection after stopping at a stop sign?
 


What doesn't make sense?

Simple question.

How many feet does a vehicle with the right of way have to be away from an intersection before a vehicle that is stopped at a stop sign can proceed to cross the intersection.

For the indviduals that obviously haven't graduated from middle school.

1st vehicle is traveling from North going south on St. 2nd vehicle is traveling from West going East.
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
Simple question.

How many feet does a vehicle with the right of way have to be away from an intersection before a vehicle that is stopped at a stop sign can proceed to cross the intersection.

For the indviduals that obviously haven't graduated from middle school.

1st vehicle is traveling from North going south on St. 2nd vehicle is traveling from West going East.

Your question STILL doesn't make sense. But, you've got an attitude - so have fun!
 

ShyCat

Senior Member
It is not a set number of feet. Speed would be a factor. The car with the right of way would have to be far enough from the intersection that the other car could safely proceed across the intersection without interferring with the approaching car. If there is a collision, obviously the other car should not entered the intersection into the path of the car with the right of way.
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
It is not a set number of feet. Speed would be a factor. The car with the right of way would have to be far enough from the intersection that the other car could safely proceed across the intersection without interferring with the approaching car. If there is a collision, obviously the other car should not entered the intersection into the path of the car with the right of way.

How do you even know if the car is approaching? Our OP didn't bother offering enough facts for us to know even THAT tiny bit of relevant information.
 
Zigner

Please put an egg in your shoe and beat it will you.

By the way I don't have an attitude and if you are having a problem comprehending what I am discussing then don't get mad because someone else can.
 

Zigner

Senior Member, Non-Attorney
Please put an egg in your shoe and beat it will you.

By the way I don't have an attitude and if you are having a problem comprehending what I am discussing then don't get mad because someone else can.

You're funny. You can't put together a coherent thought. You can't perform the basic calculations required to drive a vehicle. You come here asking for free advice, then you take an attitude when asked for clarification.

Enjoy your ticket/accident!
 

ecmst12

Senior Member
Let me put it this way: a vehicle proceeding from a stop sign that has a collision with a vehicle with NO stop sign is almost always going to be at fault. The assumption is, IF it had been safe for the yielding vehicle to proceed, the collision would not have occurred. The vehicles crashed, therefore it was not safe for the yielding vehicle to proceed, therefore that vehicle failed to yield the right of way. There is no set number of feet which will be safe in all situations. The only solution is to proceed with extreme caution if visibility is limited, and realize if an accident happens, you might as well accept the fault and let your insurance company do its job.
 
3 Quarters of the Way

In Massachusetts insurance companies due take into account the 3 Quarters of the way rule. Basically if a vehicle is already 3 quarters of the way through the intersection the drive of that vehicle generally has a good argument against fault. Typically if an individual is hit in the rear section of their vehicle while traveling through an intersection.

The right of way rule applies when a vehicle is closely approaching the intersection and it would be hazardous or cause and accident to enter into the intersection, but if a driver having so yielded or stopped and no other vehicle is entering the intersection the driver may proceed and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle proceeding.

Insurance companies don't usually fight vigorously against moderate claims. I was smart and hired a lawyer:)
 

FlyingRon

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Then what is your point?

Of course, you're in the only state of the union that employs a flashing green traffic light.
I still have no idea what that means.
 

fairisfair

Senior Member
In Massachusetts insurance companies due take into account the 3 Quarters of the way rule. Basically if a vehicle is already 3 quarters of the way through the intersection the drive of that vehicle generally has a good argument against fault. Typically if an individual is hit in the rear section of their vehicle while traveling through an intersection.

The right of way rule applies when a vehicle is closely approaching the intersection and it would be hazardous or cause and accident to enter into the intersection, but if a driver having so yielded or stopped and no other vehicle is entering the intersection the driver may proceed and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle proceeding.

Insurance companies don't usually fight vigorously against moderate claims. I was smart and hired a lawyer:)

yeah, now get smart and get spell check.

The grammatical nightmare is beyond any software.

Ziggy??? middleschool??? gimme a break. :rolleyes::rolleyes::rolleyes:
 

Shay-Pari'e

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What is the name of your state? MA

How many feet does another vehicle have to be in order for your vehicle to enter into an intersection after stopping at a stop sign?

Crowded intersection? You don't enter the intersection even on a green if it is going to cause others with a green to not enter.

You keep the intersection clear, no matter what.
 
I mean no disrespect

I say this only as to offer some help. What you are thinking is very different than what you are writing. That is to say, please reread what you are trying to say. I do not know you, nor understand your question. Take a few deep breaths and concentrate, before writing... thank you
 
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