Section 13.02.020. Flashing signals.

	(a)  A flashing red or yellow light which appears in a traffic signal or a traffic sign requires obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:  
		(1) flashing red (stop signal) - when a red lens is lighted with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles must stop at a clearly marked stop line or, 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 it; the right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign;  
		(2) circular flashing yellow (caution signal) - when a yellow circular lens is lighted with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed cautiously through the intersection or past the yellow signal; drivers must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles lawfully within the intersection, to other vehicles approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited;  
		(3) flashing yellow arrow (yield turn signal) - when a yellow arrow lens is  lighted with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed cautiously through the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow; drivers must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles lawfully within the intersection, to other vehicles approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited.  
	(b)  This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings where the conduct of drivers is prescribed in secs. 240 - 255 of this chapter.  

Authorities

28.05.011

Notes

Authority

AS 28.05.011

History

In effect before 7/28/59; am 12/15/61, Register 3; am 8/10/66, Register 22; am 12/31/69, Register 31; am 6/28/79, Register 70; am 2/14/2010, Register 193