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Topic: Traffic signs, markings and signals · Nº 1189 / 1397

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¿Qué significado tiene una luz roja intermitente en un semáforo?

What does a flashing red light on a traffic light mean?

  • ANos obliga a extremar la precaución.We must take extreme care.
  • BPodemos pasar cediendo el paso tanto a los vehículos que se aproximan por la derecha como por la izquierda.We may go through, giving way to vehicles approaching from both the right and the left.
  • CQue se prohíbe temporalmente el paso.That passing is temporarily prohibited.
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  • CQue se prohíbe temporalmente el paso.That passing is temporarily prohibited.
Explanation

A flashing red light, or two red lights flashing alternately, temporarily prohibit vehicles from passing before a level crossing, the entrance to a swing or lift bridge, a ferry, near an exit used by fire engines, or because of a low-flying aircraft.

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