§ 9-21-3-8 — Red or yellow flashing signals

Indiana § 9-21-3-8

• Jurisdiction: Indiana
• Title 9: MOTOR VEHICLES
• Art. 21: TRAFFIC REGULATION
• Ch. 3: Traffic Control Signals

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(a) This section does not apply at railroad grade
crossings.
(b) Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in
a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, vehicular traffic shall obey the
signal in the following manner:
(1) Flashing red (stop signal) means the following:
(A) When a red lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes,
a person who drives a vehicle shall stop at a clearly marked
stop line before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the
intersection.
(B) If no line exists, the person shall stop at the point nearest
the intersecting roadway where the person has a view of
approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering
the roadway.
(C) The right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after
making a stop at a stop sign.
(2) Except as provided in subdivision (3), flashing yellow (caution
signal) means that when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid
intermittent flashes, a person who drives a vehicle may proceed
through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.
(3) When a yellow lens with an arrow is illuminated with rapid
intermittent flashes, a person who operates a vehicle may turn
only after yielding to oncoming traffic.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-37.]

Legislative History

As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.43-2011, SEC.4.