STATESVILLE – The intersection of Old Wilkesboro Road at Scotts Creek Road in Iredell County will be converted to an all-way stop next week. The intersection currently requires traffic on Scotts Creek Road to stop, but motorists on Old Wilkesboro Road do not have to stop.
Weather permitting, the switch will take place on Monday, March 18. NCDOT has placed electronic message boards approaching the intersection to notify drivers of the new traffic pattern.
Drivers approaching a four-way stop should follow these right of way rules:
The first vehicle to the intersection has the right of way ahead of any vehicle that has not yet arrived;
When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle to the right has the right of way;
The vehicle with the right of way may move straight ahead or, if legal and after signaling, turn left or right;
When two facing vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, both drivers can move straight ahead or turn right. If one driver is going straight while the other wants to turn left, the driver who wants to turn left must yield. The driver who is traveling straight ahead has the right of way; and
Even with the right of way, remember to use the appropriate turn signals and be careful to avoid hitting other vehicles and/or pedestrians.
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