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Traffic Lights

Traffic lights keep traffic flowing safely at busy intersections. They also give pedestrians, and bicycle and personal mobility device riders a safe place to cross.

Never go against a red light—it’s incredibly dangerous and you could get a fine and demerit points.

TYPES OF SIGNALS ON TRAFFIC LIGHTS

Modern traffic lights provide a range of information. Explore the examples below to learn more.

White sign with black text 'Left Turn on Red Permitted After Stopping'.

Turning left on a red traffic light

You may see this sign at some traffic lights.

If a traffic intersection has this sign you're allowed to turn left on a red traffic light after you've stopped and checked that it's safe to do so.

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NOTE

Most people think the yellow light is the end of a green light. But, it’s actually the start of a red light.

You must stop on a yellow light if you can do so safely.

You stop on a yellow light if you can do so safely.

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Flashing Lights

DRIVE WITH CAUTION

Flashing yellow lights indicate a traffic light fault or power outage.

  • If a traffic light is flashing yellow, you may drive past it.
  • Apply the give way rules and drive carefully to avoid a crash.

Two yellow lights flashing one after the other indicate a hazardous situation or change to traffic conditions.

You may also see flashing lights if there's heavy traffic before you merge onto a motorway.

Green traffic light with a red right arrow.

You can turn right on this signal if the intersection is clear.

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