SGI’s Traffic Safety Spotlight for May is going to focus on being alert regarding the right of way and paying attention to traffic control devices.

In a news release SGI says nearly half of all collisions occur at intersections and it’s important to yield and ensure you wait your turn. JP Cullen, Chief Operating Officer of the Auto Fund says collisions occur frequently at intersections, during turns and lane changes.

Some reminders include looking both ways before entering any intersection. Anticipate the traffic light changing to avoid running through an amber or red light. Always signal and use correct procedures for turning and don’t rely on other drivers to execute their turn correctly. If the intersection allows right turns at a red light, ensure you come to a complete stop. At uncontrolled intersections, always yield to the vehicle on the right. Watch for pedestrians.

Drivers receive a $230 ticket and four demerits for failing to come to a stop at a red light or stop sign or failing to yield to a pedestrian at a yield sign, or in an uncontrolled intersection.