flashing yellow

Slow down signal

A flashing yellow traffic signal means proceed with caution.

Unlike a solid yellow light warning of an imminent red, a flashing yellow indicates the intersection is active but uncontrolled by normal signal timing—drivers may continue without stopping but should watch for cross traffic and pedestrians.

Common at low-traffic intersections during off-peak hours.

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blinker · traffic · amber · signal · turn signal · hazard · hazard lights · strobe · beacon · intersection · four-way stop · slow · slow down · pulse · glow · alert · neon · lights

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traffic signal command

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Pulsing warning light

red light · stop signal · stop sign · full stop · red

signal urgency/restriction

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Pulsing warning light

road closed · red light · stop signal · all-way stop · do not enter

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G