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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 650 / 1397

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¿Qué debo hacer si me encuentro con un semáforo con luz amarilla intermitente?

What should I do if I come to a traffic light with a flashing amber light?

  • AReducir paulatinamente la velocidad y avanzar con precaución, si con ello no altero el recorrido y/ o velocidad de los vehículos que circulen por la vía lateral.Gradually reduce speed and proceed with caution, provided I do not alter the path and/or speed of vehicles on the side road.
  • BAcelerar y trasponer la intersección lo antes posible.Speed up and get across the junction as quickly as possible.
  • CFrenar y detener el vehículo, y luego de constatar que no circula nadie por la vía lateral, avanzar.Brake and stop the vehicle, and then, after checking that nobody is driving on the side road, proceed.
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  • AReducir paulatinamente la velocidad y avanzar con precaución, si con ello no altero el recorrido y/ o velocidad de los vehículos que circulen por la vía lateral.Gradually reduce speed and proceed with caution, provided I do not alter the path and/or speed of vehicles on the side road.
Explanation

A flashing amber light requires you to take extra care and, where appropriate, to give way: you slow down and proceed carefully without altering the progress of those who have priority. It does not always require you to stop, but it does not allow you to speed up to cross quickly either.

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