South Carolina Statutes
§ 56-5-1000 — Flashing signals.
(a)Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic sign or signal it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows: 1. Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line but, if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign. 2. Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proc
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Legislative History
HISTORY: 1962 Code SECTION 46-309; 1952 Code SECTION 46-309; 1949 (46) 466; 1977 Act No. 149 SECTION 6.
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§ 56-5-10
Short title.§ 56-5-1000
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