Who has the highest authority in directing traffic when conflicting signals occur?

• A. Police officer
• B. Traffic lights
• C. Road signs
• D. Pedestrians

Answer: (A)

When signals conflict, a police officer directing traffic has the highest authority. They’re on the scene, trained to manage real-time conditions, and their hand signals or instructions override any traffic device or sign. So if an officer directs you to stop or proceed opposite what a light or sign indicates, you must follow the officer’s directions to keep safety as the priority. Traffic lights and road signs guide normal flow, and pedestrians don’t control vehicle movement, but none of them supersede an officer’s directing signals.