Flashing SignalsA flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign. You must come to a complete stop. Then, look both ways, and proceed only after the intersection is clear. A flashing yellow light means CAUTION.
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Flashing SignalsA flashing red light has the same meaning as a STOP sign. You must come to a complete stop. Then, look both ways, and proceed only after the intersection is clear. A flashing yellow light means CAUTION.
At night, in many areas, there is far less traffic. Having a traffic light blinking red for all intents and purposes turns it into stop sign. Having the blinking light helps the only car on the road in a one mile radius by not having to stop at a red light for two minutes while no other traffic is in the area.
Flashing red means full stop, check to be sure it is safe to go, then proceed.Flashing yellow just means proceed with caution. In most locations in America a flashing red should be treated jus to like a stop sign.