Originally Posted by
Seattle Forrest
So, it seems like the consensus is that it's not as clear cut as it seemed to me, and that I need to take care for my own safety, regardless of what the law says. As stubborn as I'll continue to be in asserting that I do have the right of way at this type of intersection ( and I the stop is before the trail, not after, as the trail crosses the street at the cross walk ), I can't let that stubbornness get in the way of my safety. So I'll have to at slow down when I see autos on these cross streets ( which isn't often ). Thanks, all, for setting me straight.
Perfect.
It is completely appropriate and correct (in any vehicle) to yield your so-called "right of way" to avoid a collision. In fact, you
must do that.
Enjoy the trail (and be careful).