** TRAFFIC SIGNAL SAFETY FROM Palmdale Sheriff's Station **
The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department strictly enforces traffic light and intersection safety. When coming to an intersection, it is important to know the meaning of the lights.
Red Light: A red traffic signal light means STOP. You can turn right at a red light, if: - There is not a NO TURN ON RED sign posted. - You stop at the stop or limit line, yield for pedestrians, and turn when it is safe.
Red Arrow: - A red arrow means STOP. - Do not turn at a red arrow. - Remain stopped until a green traffic signal light or green arrow appears.
Flashing Red Light: - A flashing red signal light means STOP. - After stopping, you may go when it is safe.
Solid Yellow Light: - A yellow traffic signal light means CAUTION. - The light is about to turn red. - When you see a yellow traffic signal light, stop, if you can do so safely. If you cannot stop safely, cautiously cross the intersection.
Yellow Arrow: - A yellow arrow means the protected turning time is ending. - The signal will change soon. If you cannot stop safely or you are already in the intersection, cautiously complete your turn. - Pay attention to the next signal. - It could be a: Green or red traffic signal light or a red arrow.
Flashing Yellow Light: - A flashing yellow traffic signal light is a warning to PROCEED WITH CAUTION. - Slow down and be alert. You do not need to stop.
Flashing Yellow Arrow: - You can turn, but your turn is not protected from other traffic. - Proceed to turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and proceed with caution.
Solid Green Light: - A green traffic signal light means GO. - You should still stop for any vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian in the intersection. - Only proceed if you have enough space without creating a danger to any oncoming vehicle, bicyclist, or pedestrian. - Do not enter the intersection if you cannot get completely across before the traffic signal light turns red.
Green Arrow: - A green arrow means GO in the direction the arrow is pointing. - The green arrow allows you to make a protected turn. - Oncoming vehicles are stopped by a red traffic signal light