What is it called when a traffic light is not working and what are you supposed to do?
TRAFFIC SIGNAL BLACKOUT—If all traffic signal lights are not working because of an electrical power failure, you must stop at the intersection and then proceed when you know other turning and approaching vehicles, bicycles, or pedestrians have stopped.
What does the Highway Code say about traffic lights?
Only go forward when the traffic lights are green if there is room for you to clear the junction safely or you are taking up a position to turn right. If the traffic lights are not working, treat the situation as you would an unmarked junction and proceed with great care.
When traffic lights aren’t working Who has priority?
Explanation: When traffic lights are out of order, you should treat the junction as an unmarked crossroads. Be cautious, as you may need to give way or stop. Look for traffic attempting to cross the junction, unaware that it doesn’t have priority.
How should a driver treat a traffic light that is not working or is a flashing red light?
If the light is flashing red, treat the intersection as a four-way stop. When you arrive at the intersection, come to a full stop before entering any painted crosswalk or crossing a painted stop line.
What do you do in a malfunctioning traffic light?
Drivers should slow down and observe traffic carefully, and proceed only when it is safe to do so. No Lights: An inoperable traffic light should be treated like a four-way stop. Each driver should stop completely and proceed cautiously if the situation is safe.
What do flashing orange traffic lights mean?
As a driver, you MUST give way to any pedestrians on the crossing, when the amber light is flashing. If the amber light is flashing and there are no pedestrians on the crossing, you may proceed with caution. Be prepared to let them cross but no not wave others onto the crossing.
What should you do if the traffic lights have failed?
Explanation: When approaching a junction where the traffic lights have failed, you should proceed with caution. Treat the situation as an unmarked junction and be prepared to stop.
How can you tell if a traffic light is broken?
In most cases, you can tell that a traffic light is not working correctly by the way it looks. The traffic signal may be flashing red or yellow. In some cases, the traffic light may be blacked out. In the case of a blackout, the traffic light will not work at all and have no lights displayed on the signal.
Can traffic lights malfunction?
Malfunctioning traffic lights occur for a number of reasons. While rare, they contribute to a number of accidents each year, and some even result in death. Traffic lights can become faulty if there are severe weather conditions, such as high winds and rain that damage circuits and cause traffic lights to malfunction.
What should you do at an inoperable traffic light?
Inoperable (No Lights): If the traffic signal is completely inoperable, treat it as a 4-Way STOP. Remember that other drivers may not know how to react when a traffic signal is inoperable. Always stay alert and proceed cautiously through an intersection.