FLASHING SIGNAL - ALL DIRECTIONS
Flashing traffic signals may occur during emergencies, night
time/low traffic volume periods and special events. Flashing
traffic signals have the following meanings:
• A flashing red light means the same thing as a stop sign.
• A flashing yellow light tells you to slow down and proceed
with caution.
TRAFFIC CONTROL SIGNALS
Traffic controls include traffic signals, traffic signs and pavement markings.
Traffic control also can be provided by law enforcement, highway personnel
or school crossing guards. You must obey directions from these persons.
A RED LIGHT tells you to stop at the stop line, crosswalk or before
the intersection. Unless you are making a right turn, you must
wait for the signal to turn green before you proceed. After making
a complete stop, you may turn right on a red light if the way is clear of
pedestrians and traffic. However, you must not turn right on a red light
when there is a “NO RIGHT TURN ON RED” sign posted.
A STEADY YELLOW LIGHT tells you the traffic signal is changing
from green to red. Stop for a steady yellow light unless you are
within the intersection or are so close that you cannot safely stop
before entering the intersection.
A GREEN LIGHT tells you that you can go through the intersection.
However, you must first yield the right-of-way to traffic and
pedestrians who are still in the intersection.
Left Turn Signals: When turning left at a green light, there
are three types of left-turn signal phases:
1. Permissive — Vehicles are given a circular green or a
flashing yellow arrow and required to wait for an adequate
gap in the opposing traffic prior to making their turn.
2. Protected — Vehicles may turn only when they receive
a green arrow while opposing vehicles are stopped by a
red light. This type of control is commonly signed “left turn
signal.”
3. Protected/Permissive — Vehicles are given a protected
phase (green arrow), or a permissive (circular green or
flashing yellow arrow) phase, when drivers must choose
an adequate gap in opposing traffic. This type of control,
when used with a circular green, is commonly signed “left
turn yield on green”.
A STEADY YELLOW ARROW appears after a green arrow. It tells
you the green arrow will be changing to a circular green light, a
flashing yellow arrow or a red light. You must be ready to yield the
right-of-way to oncoming traffic or to stop.
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