Recently, many drivers found that at some intersections in the urban area, the yellow light of the signal light began to flash continuously at midnight. They thought it was a malfunction of the signal light. In fact, it was not the case. means. Yanshan traffic police used traffic statistics to control the continuous flashing of yellow lights at some intersections during the night time period from 23:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m., thereby reducing the time for parking and waiting for red lights. At present, the intersections that have been controlled include more than a dozen intersections including Ping’an Avenue, Longhai Road, Jingyuan Road, and Yinhe Street. In the future, corresponding increase or decrease adjustments will be made according to the actual usage conditions.
What does it mean when the yellow light keeps flashing?
The “Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China” stipulates:
Article 42 The flashing warning signal light is a continuously flashing yellow light, reminding vehicles and pedestrians to look out when passing, and pass after confirming safety.
How to proceed when the yellow light keeps flashing at the intersection?
The “Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People’s Republic of China” stipulates:
Article 52 Where a motor vehicle passes through an intersection that is not controlled by traffic lights or commanded by traffic police, it shall comply with the following provisions in addition to the provisions of Items (2) and (3) of Article 51:
1. Where there are traffic signs and markings to control, let the party with priority go first;
2. If there is no traffic sign or line control, stop and look around before entering the intersection, and let the vehicles coming from the right road go first;
3. Turning motor vehicles give way to straight vehicles;
4. A right-turning motor vehicle traveling in the opposite direction gives way to a left-turning vehicle.
Article 69 When a non-motor vehicle passes through an intersection that is not controlled by traffic lights or commanded by traffic police, it shall comply with the provisions of Items (1), (2) and (3) of Article 68. , the following provisions shall also be complied with:
1. Where there are traffic signs and markings to control, let the party with priority go first;
2. If there is no traffic sign or line control, drive slowly outside the intersection or stop and look around, and let the vehicles coming from the right road go first;
3. A right-turning non-motor vehicle traveling in the opposite direction gives way to a left-turning vehicle.
Therefore, no matter whether motor vehicles, non-motor vehicles or pedestrians pass through the intersection where the yellow light continues to flash, they need to pay attention to the lookout and pass after confirming safety.
Post time: Nov-18-2022
