Traffic was continuously being backed up on Water." Clow said the intersection was not a particular trouble spot for accidents, but the flow of traffic along Water Street was a concern.

Subsection 2 goes on to state that every driver or operator of a vehicle (including bicycles) or streetcar shall obey the instructions or directions indicated on any sign legally placed on a highway.

This, in turn, promotes smoother traffic flow and reduces the risk of collisions and conflicts. “It’s important to recognize that traffic signs are not mere suggestions but legal mandates that ...