Who has priority when traffic lights are out of order?

When traffic lights are out of order, the general rule is that nobody has inherent priority over others at the intersection. This situation requires all drivers to treat the intersection as a four-way stop. Each vehicle should come to a complete stop and proceed only when it is safe, yielding to any traffic that has arrived before them or to pedestrians that may be crossing.

In unclear situations such as this, all road users must exercise caution and be prepared to negotiate right of way, focusing on safe driving practices and communication with other drivers through eye contact or signals. This approach minimizes the risk of accidents and ensures that traffic flows more smoothly in the absence of functioning signals.