Stopped!
It means that oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light.
stop... A police officer assuming control of that intersection will have precedence over a traffic signal. If their signals are contrary to the traffic signal, you'll follow their signal.
Pedestrian Signal
When you encounter a traffic signal with a flashing yellow arrow, you should proceed with caution and yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before making your turn.
When approaching a flashing yellow traffic signal, you should proceed with caution and be prepared to yield to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
A yellow arrow signal at a traffic intersection means that the signal is about to change from green to red, and you should prepare to stop if you are able to do so safely.
When approaching a yellow traffic signal, a driver should slow down and prepare to stop if it is safe to do so. If it is not safe to stop, the driver should proceed through the intersection with caution.
In any state you should signal within 100ft of turning but, to be safe you should always signal. Because you never know whats going to happen.
Traffic lights work on a timer, but if you look closely on the road when your stopped at the traffic lights, you should see a rectangle like shape under the car it is called a sensor And when you drive on it, a signal is sent, so the timer knows a car is waiting, if no other cars are going the other way, the timer will change and the light will go green so you can go. I hope this answer helps.
A red "X" traffic signal means that the lane is closed and drivers should not drive in that lane. Drivers should merge into an open lane and follow the instructions on any accompanying signs.
Yes, treat a malfunctioning traffic signal as though it is a four-way stop by coming to a complete stop and taking turns proceeding through the intersection in the order that vehicles arrived. This procedure helps maintain safety and order at the intersection when the signal is not functioning properly.