Drawbridge Signs & Signals

Official Florida Driver License HandBook.

What is a DrawBridge?

Drawbridges are mechanical bridges over navigable waters that raise or turn to allow marine traffic to go under them.

Drawbridge Signal

•  Red. Come to a complete stop at the marked stop line. The bridge is in operation and the roadway is closed to all pedestrian and motor vehicle traffic. 

•  Yellow. The light is about to turn red. Stop if you can safely do so. The bridge is about to start operation. 

•  Green. Proceed with caution. 

Flashing Yellow Signal:

When the yellow light is flashing, the drawbridge is in operation. Slow down and prepare to stop.

Gates:

Many drawbridges have gates with flashing red lights and bells. Stop when the lights begin to flash and before the gate lowers. It's against the law to drive around or under a gate—either down or while it is being opened or closed—and it is extremely dangerous.