Failure to Yield Car Accidents in Phoenix, AZ

Failure to Yield Laws

The laws for yielding vary by state and not only include failing to yield to other drivers, but also to pedestrians and bicyclists. According to Arizona laws, drivers should adhere to the following guidelines:

Two vehicles at an intersection. When two vehicles enter or approach the same intersection from different streets at the same time, the driver on the left should yield the right of way to driver on the right. The only exception is when a driver is entering the highway and when the vehicle on the left is travelling on a continuing street, and the one on the right is at a road that ends such as it happens when entering the freeway.

Vehicle Turning Left At Intersection. When a driver intends to turn left at an intersection, they must yield the right of way to any vehicle that is approaching from the opposite direction and that is close to, or within, that intersection and poses a hazard.

Intersection Entrance. When a vehicle is at an entrance intersection, the driver with a stop sign must yield to all incoming vehicles that are not required to stop within the intersection.

These rules must be adhered to so that all persons are safe when traveling through intersections as failing to yield could cause a deadly collision in Phoenix and throughout the state of Arizona. Although its against the law to not yield properly and can result in a fine and license point deductions this type of problem is an unfortunate, but common occurrence. Some customary reasons why a driver may fail to yield include:

It is important for all drivers to practice defensive driving techniques when they find themselves in hazardous situations at intersections, it could help prevent a car crash from happening.

What Is Arizona’s Move Over Law?

In late 2005, the Move Over law was added to the state legislature in an effort to decrease the number of emergency personnel being injured while tending to emergencies. When a driver is on a highway with two or more lanes going in the same direction they must yield the right of way to stopped emergency vehicles by moving into an adjacent lane away from the emergency vehicle. If the driver cannot maneuver out of their current lane they must reduce their speed and proceed with caution. It is important to note that drivers must also yield the right of way to emergency vehicles coming up behind them or approaching them. Drivers should safely move out of the way to allow the emergency vehicle to pass. Drivers must also yield to vehicles that are part of a funeral procession being led by a a funeral escort vehicle or a military procession by led by a military escort.

Types of Failure to Yield Accidents

Here are six examples of a failure to yield that could result in an accident in the Phoenix metro area:

Not stopping at a stop sign and driving into traffic before oncoming vehicles in the surrounding area have passed through the intersection.

Not yielding for emergency vehicles when they are engaged in emergency procedures.

Not yielding when merging onto a highway.

Not yielding at a flashing red or yellow light.

Not yielding when a bicyclist has the right of way.

Not yielding to a pedestrian when they have right of way in a crosswalk.

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