What does a flashing signal indicate?


What does a flashing signal indicate? Flashing Signals A 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.


What does a flashing signal mean?

Flashing Signals A 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.


What does it mean when a traffic light is blinking?

Blinking red light means no signal in action but proceed with caution. Similarly blinking yellow means no signal but proceed slow.


Why do traffic lights blink at night?

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.


What is the difference between flashing red and flashing amber?

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.