A green traffic light arrow pointing up indicates that vehicles may proceed straight ahead in that direction. It means that the lane is open for movement, and drivers can continue forward without stopping, provided it is safe to do so. However, they should still be aware of pedestrians and other traffic.
Normally, the green arrow would indicate that the opposing traffic has a red light and as such the green arrow traffic has right of way.However, due to mechanical or planning errors it is possible that the opposing traffic will also have a green light. If this happens, the opposing traffic (by virtue of going straight) has right of way. If this opposing traffic does not appear to be stopping, green arrow traffic should assume that opposing traffic has a green arrow and right of way. In the event of a collision when both have green, green arrow traffic (turning left) will be found at fault except in no-fault states where this will be considered a no-fault accident.
you must stop if traveling straight...you can go which ever way the green arrow is pointing, left or right.
The Red Light Is Telling Everyone To Stop. The Green Arrow Is Telling You It Is Ok To Turn At That Time (Which Ever Way The Light Is Pointing).
A green arrow pointing to the left on a traffic light indicates that vehicles can turn left while oncoming traffic is stopped. It means that the left turn has the right of way, and drivers may proceed with caution. However, they should still check for pedestrians and any other potential hazards before making the turn.
If the green arrow shows for the direction you want to turn then you obey the green arrow, the red light is for all other traffic. The green arrow basically overrules the red light for the direction of the arrow.
If you are referring to a green arrow pointing upwards at a traffic light then that is pretty much the same thing as a green light signalling for traffic to continue moving forward. Traffic is allowed to move in the direction of the arrow. Commonly used to allow "protected" left turns at an intersection while the red ball prevents traffic from going straight across the intersection.
People are allowed to turn in the direction the arrow is pointing, but they can not go straight across the road, that should really be common since.
A green arrow means that (assuming the traffic lights are not malfunctioning) it is safe to turn in the direction of the arrow, if you are in the correct lane. This is different from simply a green light, which means you may turn (if the green light is for the turn lane) but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
A green arrow means that (assuming the traffic lights are not malfunctioning) it is safe to turn in the direction of the arrow, if you are in the correct lane. This is different from simply a green light, which means you may turn (if the green light is for the turn lane) but you must yield to oncoming traffic.
The green arrow is what is often known as a "filter." This means vehicles are permitted to proceed with caution in the direction indicated by the arrow.
A steady red arrow typically indicates that drivers must stop and not proceed in the direction the arrow is pointing. It is commonly used at traffic signals to regulate vehicle movement and ensure safety at intersections. Drivers must wait until the light changes to green or until it is safe to proceed. Ignoring a red arrow can result in traffic violations and accidents.
Depends. If the light has a sign next to it that says 'Yield on green light' it means you can go when the light is green and there is no traffic coming from the opposite direction that could hit you. If there is no sign wait for the arrow.