Palm Desert Blog of Lawyer Dale S. Gribow

Who must yield the right-of-way when two vehicles are approaching an intersection?

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800(a), “The driver of a vehicle approaching an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from a different highway.”

If a vehicle runs a red light, under California Vehicle Code Section 21453(a), he or she is facing a serious traffic violation.  The following are a few rules when you must yield the right-of-way at an intersection:

·         Yield sign – slow down or stop.
·         No signs or signals – yield the right-of-way to a vehicle approaching from the right.
·         Stop signs on every corner – yield to the first vehicle that comes to a complete stop.  If 2 vehicles stop at the same time, the vehicle on the left yields to the vehicle on the right.
·         Want to turn left – make sure approaching traffic passes and all is clear.
·         Pedestrians – always yield to a pedestrian.

Remember, signaling does not give you the right-of-way; make sure you have a clear path in front of you before proceeding.

No one should have to pay the price for someone else’s negligence.  If you are injured in an accident where the other driver did not yield the right of way, contact an experienced Riverside County Personal Injury attorney who will get you the compensation you deserve.

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An 11-year old boy was riding his bicycle one morning in Hemet when he was hit by a passing vehicle, thrown on the car’s hood and then dragged for about 25 feet.  Witnesses and a nearby work crew removed the boy from under the car.  He sustained burns and cuts.

Officials are investigating to determine what happened – Was the driver speeding or under the influence or just plain negligent? California Highway Patrol reports that records from 2008 indicate there were close to 400 people injured in a bicycle accident in Riverside County.

According to California Vehicle Code Section 21800(a) drivers of automobiles and required to yield to pedestrians and bicyclists who have entered an intersection of crosswalk.  If the driver is found to be at fault, he or she may be held liable for medical expenses and any other expenses involved.  I would advise the family of this little boy to seek the expertise of a Personal Injury attorney to investigate for them.  I hope the little boy has a speedy recovery.

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