Section 21-204 - Flashing signals.
§ 21-204. Flashing signals.
(a) In general.- If a flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, it requires obedience by vehicular traffic as provided in this section.
(b) Flashing red (stop signal) - In general.- If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection at a clearly marked stop line.
(c) Flashing red (stop signal) - No clearly marked stop lines.- If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection, if there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk.
(d) Flashing red (stop signal) - No crosswalk.- If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection, if there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection.
(e) Right to proceed after making stop subject to certain rules.- The right to proceed after making the stop is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(f) Flashing yellow (caution signal).- If a yellow lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.
(g) Exception.- This section does not apply at any railroad grade crossing.
[An. Code 1957, art. 661/2, § 11-204; 1977, ch. 14, § 2; 1986, ch. 472, § 1.]