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31. Priority road
A priority road is a road whose traffic is given priority over traffic entering from intersecting roads. It is normally identified by a priority-road sign, while an end sign indicates where that continuing priority status stops.
Drivers on a priority road must still obey traffic lights, authorised officers, speed limits, crossings and turning rules. Having priority never allows a driver to proceed when doing so would create danger or block an intersection.
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What is a priority road?
A priority road is a road on which drivers normally have priority over traffic entering from intersecting side roads.
How can you recognise a priority road?
It is normally indicated by a priority-road sign at or near its beginning. A corresponding end sign indicates where its continuing priority status stops.
Start of a priority road.
End of the priority road.
Does an intersection end a priority road?
Not necessarily. A priority road commonly continues across successive intersections until an end sign or another legally defined change in priority.
Does a priority road have a special speed limit?
No. The applicable general, zonal or posted speed limit remains in force.
Do pedestrians still have priority at crossings?
Yes, where the applicable crossing rules give them priority. Priority over side-road traffic does not remove duties towards pedestrians.

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