7Traffic Control & Signals: Signs, Lights, and Pedestrian Signals

Solid red light

Stop. Right turn allowed after full stop if safe and permitted.

Red arrow

Stop. No turn allowed. Wait for green light or arrow.

Flashing red light

Stop. Proceed when safe.

Solid yellow light

Caution. Prepare to stop.

Yellow arrow

Protected turn ending. Complete turn cautiously.

Flashing yellow light

Warning. Slow and be alert.

Flashing yellow arrow

Left turn allowed after yielding. Not protected.

Solid green light

Go if clear. Yield to traffic in intersection.

Green arrow

Protected turn in arrow's direction.

Light not working

Treat as all-way stop. Proceed with caution.

Walk symbol

May cross the street.

Don't Walk symbol

Do not cross.

Flashing Don't Walk

Don't start crossing. Drivers yield to pedestrians.

Countdown numbers

Time remaining to cross.

Diagonal crosswalk

Cross in any direction when walk is shown.

Pedestrian sounds

Help blind pedestrians cross.

Pedestrian button

Activates walk signal.

No pedestrian signal

Obey vehicle lights.

Stop sign

Full stop. Check all directions.

Yield sign

Slow down. Let others go first.

Do Not Enter sign

Do not drive into this area.

Wrong Way sign

Turn around safely. Red reflectors at night.

Red circle sign

Action inside is not allowed.

Railroad sign

Slow down. Watch for trains.

Blue railroad sign

Emergency info near tracks.

5-sided sign

Near a school. Drive carefully.

Diamond sign

Specific road dangers ahead.

White rectangle sign

Important driving rules.

Pedestrian warning sign

Cautions for foot traffic and schools.