Perkins v. Carr

I agree with the majority’s conclusions that Code § 46.1-221, as we interpreted it in King v. Eccles, 209 Va. 726, 167 S.E. 2d 349 (1969), applies at “T” intersections as well as at cross-intersections, and that the right-of-way it confers is unaffected by the question as to which roadway is more important. The inquiry should not, however, stop with the determination as to which driver had the right-of-way at an intersection.

A motorist approaching an uncontrolled intersection is not relieved of his duty to keep a proper lookout and to exercise reason*21able care not to injure others merely…