The Expert will be specific knowledgeable people at the Department of Transport, Arrive Alive Communications, the Road Traffic Management Corporation or others who might have the expertise to answer the question.
I am not aware of the legislation governing new traffic lights that are still under construction. But here's my guess about how this situation would be treated:
* If the light-head section is covered with black plastic, then probably no rules pertaining to traffic lights would be applicable because there are no lights displayed. Drivers would then obey the existing road signs if there are any at that particular intersection.
* If the light-head section is exposed, but the electricity is not yet connected to make the lights functional, then they would appear to a driver as traffic lights that are not working. In this case the 4-way stop procedure would most likely apply.
Perhaps the local traffic authority could advise Nicky what their ruling is in respect of the particular situation.
