Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 901 / 1397

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La luz amarilla intermitente del semáforo, ¿qué indica?

What does a flashing amber traffic light mean?

  • ALo mismo que una luz roja.The same as a red light.
  • BLo mismo que una luz amarilla fija.The same as a steady amber light.
  • CExtremar la precaución, y en caso necesario, ceder el paso.Take extra care and, if necessary, give way.
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  • CExtremar la precaución, y en caso necesario, ceder el paso.Take extra care and, if necessary, give way.
Explanation

A flashing amber light requires you to take extra care and, where appropriate, to give way; it also does not exempt you from obeying other signs that require you to stop (Annex I of the General Traffic Regulations, RGC). It is not the same as a red light or a steady amber light, which require you to stop.

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