At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings – who has priority?
At a crossroads with no signs or markings (so no give way lines, no stop signs, no traffic lights):
No one has priority.
Every driver must approach with caution, be prepared to stop, and negotiate with other road users. In practice, that means:
At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings – who has priority?
- Slow down early.
- Look in all directions.
- Make eye contact with other drivers if possible.
- Be ready to give way, even if you think you’ve “arrived first.”
This is part of the Highway Code principle: “Nobody has priority unless it’s clearly given by signs, markings, or signals.”
At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings – who has priority?
At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings – who has priority?:
“At an unmarked crossroads, nobody has priority. You can’t assume other drivers will stop for you. Think of it like a game of patience – whoever approaches with care and gives way where needed keeps things safe. Always be ready to let the other driver go first.