Being installed at appropriate locations to improve pedestrian safety are Rectangular Rapid Flashing Beacons (RRFBs). DelDot says these are “pedestrian-actuated devices used in conjunction with a pedestrian warning sign that are intended to improve safety at uncontrolled, marked crosswalks. The …
Diverging Diamond Interchange’s (DDI’s) are a relatively new traffic interchange design being implemented throughout the United States. They can improve safety and move traffic along faster than traditional interchanges. Delaware’s first diverging diamond interchange (DDI) opened at Route 1 and …
A Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, or HAWK (High intensity Activated cross WalK) signal is a traffic control device intended to warn and control traffic at pedestrian crossing locations. When a pedestrian pushes the button to active the HAWK signal, a flashing …
Question: Can it be legal to be in the intersection after the traffic signal turns red? The picture above is telling all motorists they must enter the traffic light-controlled intersection prior to the red signal. Conversely, this same traffic sign …
“The D Team” will identify 3 scenarios when it is legal to RUN A RED LIGHT. 1. § 4103. Obedience to authorized persons directing traffic. (a) No person shall willfully fail or refuse to comply with any lawful order or …
THE FOLLOWING SCENARIOS WILL BE DISCUSSED One-lane to one-lane left-turns Two-lanes to two-lanes left-turns One-lane to two-lanes left-turns The following is “The D Team” “Smart Defense” PLAIN TALK interpretation of the Delaware Turning Law (TITLE 21 § 4152). This Delaware …
DELAWARE DRIVERS MANUAL TRAFFIC SIGNAL SUMMARY POINT 1. It is LEGAL to enter an intersection on GREEN and YELLOW. 2. It is ILLEGAL to enter an intersection on GREEN or YELLOW if the traffic in the intended direction of travel …
Does the State of Delaware have a “passing lane” law — left lane of a road having two or more lanes for traffic traveling in the same direction (see picture above)! RIGHT AGAIN — A motorist is traveling in the …
The “RED ARROW” above points to the worlds smallest traffic island (compliments of DelDOT). While the majority of Delaware Motorists would have no idea of its meaning the D-Team is confident you will immediately recognize its purpose due to the …
QUESTION: What suggestion would you have for DelDOT to FIX the intersection in the above where the YIELD SIGN (yellow & black arrow) is hidden by the tree. If you said trim the trees (yellow & black arrow) so the …