Columbia, S.C. (August 14, 2023) – The intersection of S-11-324 (Holmes Street) and S-11-326 (Poplar Street) in Cherokee County, will be converted to an all-way stop on August 21. The intersection currently requires traffic on S-11-326 (Poplar Street) to stop but motorists on S-11-324 (Holmes Street) do not have to stop.
Signage has been posted at the intersection notifying the public of the upcoming all-way stop. SCDOT encourages motorists to use caution at this intersection as motorists adjust to the traffic pattern.
Tips for approaching an all-way stop:
- The first vehicle to the intersection has the right of way ahead of any vehicle that has not yet arrived;
- When two or more vehicles reach an intersection at the same time, the vehicle to the right has the right of way;
- The vehicle with the right of way may move straight ahead or, if legal and after signaling, turn left or right;
- When two facing vehicles approach an intersection at the same time, both drivers can move straight ahead or turn right. If one driver is going straight while the other wants to turn left, the driver who wants to turn left must yield. The driver who is traveling straight ahead has the right of way; and
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Even with the right of way, remember to use the appropriate turn signals and be careful to avoid hitting other vehicles and/or pedestrians.
