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What does a traffic light with a flashing amber signal mean?
You must stop
What does a red or amber traffic light mean?
A red light - steady or flashing - means STOP. A steady amber light means Caution - signal about to change. A flashing amber light means SLOW DOWN.
What signal indicates you should approach a river lock at a safe speed?
Amber flashing light.
What is a traffic signal that has been green some time?
This is called a "stale green" signal. It is about to change to amber. This is also recognized at some intersections by the flashing crosswalk signal informing pedestrians not to cross.
What is amper in traffic signals?
Amber in the traffic signal means caution. Generally, it is best to stop on an amber light.
Is it illegal to run amber triffic lights?
It is not illegal to run through amber traffic lights if they are the flashing amber lights. Amber lights that occur just before red lights are not illegal to run through, but caution should be observed. A sudden burst of speed to get through the light could cause an accident.
What do you do at a flashing amber light?
Flashing amber light means slow down, watch for potential dangers. Flashing red means stop; proceed if and when it is safe.
What would you do when your approaching a traffic light that is flashing amber?
You must proceed with caution and be prepared to stop if necessary. If it is in a school zone, slow to 20 miles per hour.
What does amber mean in a traffic light sequence?
Amber (or red) in a traffic light sequence means "stop," put the brakes on! Green means "go;" and yellow signifies that the traffic light is about to turn red (or amber), so you should start to slow down and prepare to stop.
Can you apply time delay for traffic signals?
Traffic signals in the UK already have a time delay built-in. From the time the signal goes red, there is a short delay before the opposing signal changes to amber, then green. This is to allow any traffic already moving, or waiting in the junction, to clear the 'danger' area before other traffic starts to move.
What must a driver do at a pelican crossing do when the amber light is flashing?
If there are pedestrians still crossing when the amber light is flashing, the motorist must remain stationary. If there are no pedestrians crossing, the motorist can proceed. (But, be careful of pedestrians taking a chance and attempting to cross when the amber light is flashing - it is best to use caution until the light turns green.)
What is an amber light?
An amber light is an amber-coloured traffic light, found in the UK, indicating that vehicles should stop unless it's unsafe to do so. The equivalent in the United States is the yellow light.
