Can a Car Accident Happen Due to a Malfunctioning Traffic Light?
How to safely navigate intersections controlled by traffic lights is one of the first things we learn as new drivers. Green, yellow, and red—these colors are indispensable cues that tell us when to stop and when to proceed with caution.
But what happens when the device designed to keep us safe doesn’t work like it’s supposed to?
Can a car accident happen due to a malfunctioning traffic light? The answer is yes—crashes can and do happen as a result of a broken traffic signal.
Key Takeaways:
- Malfunctioning traffic lights can cause serious car accidents.
- Lexington depends heavily on traffic lights, and a storm in March showed us the dangers created by traffic signal outages.
- There are steps you should take if you see a broken traffic light.
- If you were injured in a crash caused by a malfunctioning signal, you may have the right to pursue compensation.