§ 71.53. FLASHING RED OR YELLOW SIGNAL.


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  • (A) This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings.
    (B) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, vehicular traffic shall obey the signal in the following manner:
    (1) Flashing red (stop signal) means the following:
    (a) When a red lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes, a person who drives a vehicle shall stop at a clearly marked stop line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection.
    (b) If no line exists, the person shall stop at a point nearest the intersection roadway where the person has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the roadway.
    (c) The right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
    (2) Flashing yellow (caution signal) means that a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, a person who drives a vehicle may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.
    (Ord. 6, 2009, passed 4-20-09)