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
highway shall 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
highway shall 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
highways shall 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.
MUTCD 2009 Edition with
May 2012 Revisions 1
and 2
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