Intersection is defined as follows: (a) The area embraced within
the prolongation or connection of the lateral curb lines, or if
none, the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two
highways that join one
another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within
which vehicles traveling on
different highways that join at
any other angle might come into conflict. (b) The junction of an
alley or driveway with
a roadway or highwayshall not constitute
an intersection, unless the roadway or highway at said
junction is controlled by a traffic control
device. (c) If a highway includes two
roadways that are 30
feet or more apart (see definition of Median), then every
crossing of each roadway of such
divided highway by an
intersecting highwayshall be a separate
intersection .(d) If both intersecting highways include two
roadways that are 30
feet or more apart, then every crossing of any two roadways of such
highwaysshall be a separate
intersection. At a location controlled by a traffic control
signal, regardless of the distance between the separate
intersections as defined in (c) and (d) above: (1) If a stop line, yield line,
or crosswalk has not been
designated on the roadway (within the
median) between the
separate intersections, the two intersections and the roadway (median) between them
shall be considered as
one intersection; (2) Where a stop line, yield line,
or crosswalk is
designated on the roadway on the
intersection approach, the area
within the crosswalk and/or
beyond the designated stop line or yield
line shall be part of the
intersection; and (3) Where a crosswalk is
designated on a roadway on the
departure from the intersection, the intersection shall include the area
extending to the far side of such crosswalk.
MUTCD2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2
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