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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.
Modern traffic lights provide a range of information. Explore the examples below to learn more.
RED TRAFFIC LIGHTNever travel past the stop line at a red traffic light or arrow. If there is no stop line, don't travel past the traffic light itself.
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.
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.
Flashing yellow lights indicate a traffic light fault or power outage.
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.
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