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Traffic Signals & Lights

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Flashing Yellow Traffic Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Flashing Yellow Traffic Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Proceed with caution. You do not need to stop unless pedestrians or hazards are present in the intersection.

Flashing Yellow Arrow (MUTCD 4D)

Flashing Yellow Arrow (MUTCD 4D)

Unprotected left turns are allowed. You may turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and pedestrians crossing the street.

Pedestrian Clearance Signal (MUTCD 4E)

Pedestrian Clearance Signal (MUTCD 4E)

Flashing Upraised Hand signal indicates pedestrians should finish crossing if already in the crosswalk, but not start crossing.

Flashing Red Traffic Light (MUTCD 4D)

Flashing Red Traffic Light (MUTCD 4D)

Treat the flashing red signal exactly like a STOP sign: come to a complete stop, yield to cross traffic and pedestrians, then proceed when safe.

Pedestrian Signal: WALK (MUTCD 4E)

Pedestrian Signal: WALK (MUTCD 4E)

Illuminated white walking person indicates pedestrians have right-of-way to begin crossing the street in the designated crosswalk.

Flashing Left Yellow Arrow (MUTCD 4D)

Flashing Left Yellow Arrow (MUTCD 4D)

Protected left turns have ended. You may make a left turn only after yielding to all oncoming vehicles and pedestrians.

Traffic Signal Control Overhead (SIG-OH)

Traffic Signal Control Overhead (SIG-OH)

Overhead multi-phase traffic signal managing complex lane assignments and turn movements at intersections.

Steady Yellow Arrow Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Steady Yellow Arrow Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Protected left-turn signal is ending. Prepare to stop; if already in the intersection, finish your turn safely.

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Flashing Red Arrow Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Flashing Red Arrow Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Come to a complete stop before the stop line, yield to all pedestrians and oncoming traffic, then proceed in the direction of the arrow when safe.

Steady Green Arrow Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Steady Green Arrow Signal (MUTCD 4D)

Protected turn in the direction of the arrow. Oncoming traffic is stopped by a red light; you may turn safely.

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