At a crossroads there are no signs or road markings – who has priority?

unmarked crossroads who has priority
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.

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