Traffic control lights
There is a sequence to remember when it comes to traffic lights, but what do they mean?
(please note that some crossings work differently and an amber flashing light may appear)
RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway
RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows.
GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing.
AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident.
What about amber flashing lights? Pelican crossings are signal-controlled crossings operated by pedestrians. Push-button controls change the signals. Pelican crossings have no red-and-amber stage before green; instead, they have a flashing amber light. This means you must give way to pedestrians who are already on the crossing. If the crossing is clear, however, you can continue.
A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for trams.
Flashing red lights
At level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations, etc.
At level crossings, lifting bridges, airfields, fire stations, etc.
Motorway signals
You MUST NOT proceed further in this lane
Change lane
Reduced visibility ahead
Lane ahead closed
Temporary maximum speed advised and information message
Leave motorway at next exit
Temporary maximum speed advised
End of restriction
Lane control signals
Lane control signals
Green arrow – lane available to traffic facing the sign Red crosses – lane closed to traffic facing the sign White diagonal arrow – change lanes in direction shown
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