Use of Headlights and Windshield Wipers in Delaware
Use of Headlights and Windshield Wipers in Delaware HEADLIGHTS/WINDSHIELD WIPERS: What is Delaware Law? THE ANSWER: TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 43. EQUIPMENT AND CONSTRUCTION OF VEHICLES Subchapter II. Lights § 4331. When lighted lamps are required. (a) Every vehicle upon a highway within this State at any time from sunset to […]
Delaware Parking Laws
Delaware Parking Laws What are the minimum parking distances identified in Delaware Law? Below you will find some of the more relevant minimum parking distance identified in Delaware Law. TITLE 21 CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD § 4179. Stopping, standing or parking. (e) No person shall stop, stand or park a vehicle, except when […]
Reduced Speed Ahead Signs In Delaware
Reduced Speed Ahead Signs In Delaware Picture #3-11 Picture #3-12 Which of the above signs is the most effective in warning motorists of a slower speed zone ahead – Picture #3-11 or Picture #3-12? THE ANSWER: PICTURE #3-12! The sign that identifies the actual maximum speed limit ahead is a real benefit. DelDOT is in […]
Delaware Turn Signal Laws
Delaware Turn Signal Laws QUESTION: When is it illegal to use your turn signals? THE ANSWER: Read Delaware Law below: TITLE 21 CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter VI. Turning and Starting and Signals on Stopping and Turning § 4155. Turning movements and required signals. (b) A signal of intention to turn or move […]
Delaware Pavement Line Markings
Delaware Pavement Line Markings QUESTION: A single solid white line is identified in Delaware Law as meaning what? THE ANSWER: Delaware Law does not have any identification of the meaning of a solid white line. In fact, Delaware Law does not identify the meaning of any PAVEMENT LINE MARKINGS be it YELLOW or WHITE. The […]
Delaware Stop Sign Controlled Intersections
Delaware Stop Sign Controlled Intersections QUESTION: What are the legal stopping points at a STOP SIGN controlled intersection? THE ANSWER: TITLE 21 Motor Vehicles Operation and Equipment CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter VII. Special Stops Required § 4164. Stop signs and yield signs. 1. Except when directed to proceed by police officers or […]
Delaware Yield Sign Law
Exactly what is the YIELD SIGN intending to mean in the picture above? If your answer is YIELD — that is not a complete answer. THE ANSWER: When a YIELD SIGN is placed in a right-turn lane separated from straight traffic by a painted or raised traffic island (yellow & black arrow #2 above) it […]
Delaware Traffic Yield Laws
Delaware Traffic Yield Laws QUESITON: Who YIELDS – left-turning traffic or right-turning traffic? THE ANSWER: If you answered both left-turning traffic and right-turning traffic yield — you are 100% correct. However, the real dilemma is when does left-turning traffic yield and when does right-turning traffic yield? The answer to when left and when right should […]
Delaware Rules Of Walking In The Street For Pedestrians
Delaware Rules Of Walking In The Street For Pedestrians Does Delaware Law require pedestrians to walk facing opposite direction traffic when walking in the street? ANSWER: YES! BET THEY DIDN’T KNOW – see pictures #2-3 & #2-4 below. Picture #2-3 Picture #2-4 TITLE 21 CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter V. Pedestrians’ Rights and […]
Delaware Pedestrian Crosswalks
Delaware Pedestrian Crosswalks QUESTION: Does Delaware Law require all pedestrian crosswalks to be marked? THE ANSWER: NO! TITLE 21 CHAPTER 41. RULES OF THE ROAD Subchapter V. Pedestrians’ Rights and Duties § 4142. Pedestrians’ right-of-way in crosswalks. (a) When traffic-control signals are not in place or not in operation or when the operator of a […]