Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 646 / 1397

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¿Qué significa la señal de balanceo de una luz roja o amarilla realizada por un agente de circulación?

What does it mean when a traffic officer swings a red or yellow light?

  • AObligación de que todos los usuarios hacía los que se dirija la luz disminuyan la velocidadAll road users towards whom the light is directed must slow down
  • BObligación de que todos los usuarios hacía los que se dirija la luz cambien de sentidoAll road users towards whom the light is directed must turn around
  • CObligación de que todos los usuarios hacía los que se dirija la luz se detenganAll road users towards whom the light is directed must stop
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  • CObligación de que todos los usuarios hacía los que se dirija la luz se detenganAll road users towards whom the light is directed must stop
Explanation

When you see a traffic officer signalling by swinging a red or yellow light, it means that all road users on that road who are heading towards the light must stop their vehicles until they receive another instruction.

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