Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 310 / 1397
Un agente que balancea una luz roja o amarilla indica que...
An officer swinging a red or yellow light indicates that...
- Alos usuarios de la vía hacia los que el agente dirija la luz deben detenerse.road users towards whom the officer directs the light must stop.
- Bla calzada está totalmente cerrada al tráfico.the carriageway is completely closed to traffic.
- Clos conductores deben disminuir su velocidad y extremar la precaución.drivers must slow down and take extreme care.
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Correct answer
- Alos usuarios de la vía hacia los que el agente dirija la luz deben detenerse.road users towards whom the officer directs the light must stop.
Explanation
When an officer swings a red or yellow light, they are ordering the road users towards whom they direct the light to stop. It does not mean that the carriageway is closed, and it is not just a warning to be careful.
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