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🚦 Traffic Light Meanings

 

🚦 Traffic Light Meanings


🔴 Red Light – STOP

Meaning: You must come to a complete stop at the stop line.
Do not enter the intersection until the light turns green.

🟡 Yellow (Amber) Light – Prepare to Stop

Meaning: The light is about to turn red. Slow down and prepare to stop.
If you're too close to stop safely, you may continue carefully.

"Yellow means slow down. Stop if it is safe to do so."


🟢 Green Light – Go

Meaning: You may go through the intersection or turn, but only if the way is clear.
Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection.

"Green means go. But only go if the road is clear."


🟡 Flashing Yellow Light – Proceed with Caution

Meaning: You do not have to stop, but you must slow down and check for traffic and pedestrians.
Common at minor intersections or during low traffic hours.

"Flashing yellow means slow down. Be careful. Go only if it’s safe."


🔴 Flashing Red Light – Stop, Then Go

Meaning: Same as a STOP sign.
Come to a full stop, look both ways, and proceed when safe.

"Flashing red means stop completely, then go when the road is clear."


🚶 Pedestrian Signals

  • 🚷 Red or ‘Don’t Walk’ symbol: Do not start crossing.

  • 🚶 Green or ‘Walk’ symbol: You may cross safely.

  • Flashing Don’t Walk: Finish crossing, but don’t start.

"Wait for the green walk signal before crossing."



🔁 Turning Arrow Traffic Lights – Easy and Clear Guide


🟢 Green Arrow – Turn Allowed

Meaning: You may safely turn in the direction of the arrow.
Other traffic and pedestrians are stopped. You have the right of way.

“Green arrow means you can turn. You have the right of way. Go safely.”


🟡 Yellow Arrow – Prepare to Stop

Meaning: The protected turn is ending.
Finish your turn if you're already in the intersection, or prepare to stop.

“Yellow arrow means your turn time is ending. Be careful and clear the intersection.”


🔴 Red Arrow – No Turn

Meaning: You must not turn in the arrow’s direction.
Stay stopped until the arrow turns green.

“Red arrow means no turn. Wait until the light turns green.”


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