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SECTION 7 : SIGNS, SIGNALS & MARKINGS

Traffic Signals and Signs
A green arrow means you may pro-
Traffic signals are placed at intersections to control ceed carefully only in the direction
the orderly movement of traffic and to prevent crashes. the arrow is pointing after stopping
Drivers (including bicyclists) and pedestrians must obey for pedestrians and yielding to vehicles
these signals except when an officer is directing traffic. If within the intersection. In this case you
a traffic signal is not functioning at all at an intersection, may go straight ahead only.
all drivers must treat the intersection as if a stop sign is
posted for all directions. If a traffic signal is malfunc- A green arrow, in this case, means
tioning and flashing, drivers must proceed based on the you may turn in the direction of the
color of the flashing signal they are facing: if the driver is arrow after stopping for pedestrians
facing a yellow flashing signal, the driver may proceed and yielding to vehicles within the in-
with caution; if the driver is facing a red flashing signal, tersection.
the driver must stop and wait until it is safe to proceed.
A yellow arrow may appear after a
green arrow and warns you to clear
A red light means you must make a the intersection.
complete stop before entering the
crosswalk or intersection and wait
until the light turns to green before
proceeding. A red flashing light means you must
stop completely (treat as you would a
stop sign). Proceed with caution only
A yellow light warns that the light is after yielding the right-of-way to pe-
changing from green to red. Slow destrians and to other vehicles at the
down and prepare to stop. intersection.

A yellow flashing light means you must A flashing yellow arrow
slow down and exercise caution before means you may turn left
A green light means you may pro- proceeding through the intersection. after yielding to oncom-
ceed if it is safe to do so after stop- ing traffic and pedestrians
ping for pedestrians and yielding (oncoming traffic still has
to vehicles within the intersection. the green light).

Lane Control Signals Overhead Lane Signs Pedestrian Signals
Some roadways are designed to accommo-
date different traffic demands during the day
through the use of a reversible lane system. Ap-
propriate travel lanes on a roadway utilizing a
reversible lane system are indicated as follows:

No travel allowed in this
lane in the direction you
are going. Left turn only. Leave the curb to
cross the street.

“Steady” - clear the lane
“Flashing” - left turn
permitted.
Straight or left
turn only. Do not leave curb.

Travel in lane.

Flashing – do not leave curb, but complete
Right turn only. walking across the street if already started.

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