Traffic signals in Hawaii
The Hawaii Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 16 in all, on pages 39–42.
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Red Light
A Red Light means that you must stop: 1. At the stop line; or 2. When there is no stop line, before entering any crosswalk, or 3. When there is no stop line or crosswalk before entering the intersection; and 4. Remain stopped until the signal changes to green. After stopping, you may turn right except when a sign prohibits such movement. You must yield to all pedestrians and all vehicles when making such a turn. After stopping you may also turn left on a red light from a one-way street into a one-way street where traffic is moving to the left, except when a sign prohibits such movement.
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Yellow Light
A Yellow Light means that the red light is going to be shown immediately thereafter. You should avoid entering the intersection when the yellow light is shown. YOU MUST NOT ENTER THE INTERSECTION AFTER THE RED LIGHT IS SHOWN.
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Green Light
A Green Light means go straight ahead or turn except when signs prohibit turns. You must yield to all pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
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Red Arrow
Lighted arrows are sometimes used to control turns from a specific traffic lane. A Red Arrow has the same meaning as a red light for the indicated lane of traffic.
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Yellow Arrow
A Yellow Arrow has the same meaning as a yellow light for the indicated lane of traffic.
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Green Arrow
A Green Arrow has the same meaning as a green light for the indicated lane of traffic BUT YOU MUST TURN OR PROCEED IN THE DIRECTION INDICATED BY THE ARROW.
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Five-Section Signal: Red, Yellow, Green Arrows (Up, Left, Right)
Arrow signals combined with standard signals control the movement of vehicles in all traffic lanes. The colored lights and arrows have the same meanings as indicated previously for signal lights and arrows. YOU MUST MOVE ONLY IN THE DIRECTION INDICATED BY THE GREEN ARROW WHEN IT IS LIGHTED.
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Red Flashing Signal
Flashing signals are sometimes used to warn you of danger. A Red Flashing Signal has the same meaning as a stop sign. A stop sign will also be posted where this signal is located. When regular traffic signals show flashing lights they have the same meanings as described for the flashing red or yellow signals.
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Yellow Flashing Signal
A Yellow Flashing Signal means that you may proceed only with caution. When regular traffic signals show flashing lights they have the same meanings as described for the flashing red or yellow signals.
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The Red "X"
Lane control signals are used to control the direction of traffic movement in the lane. The signal is placed over the traffic lane it controls. The Red “X” means you must not use that lane because the lane is being used by traffic proceeding in the opposite direction.
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The Green Arrow
The Green Arrow means you may use that lane.
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The Yellow "X"
The Yellow “X” means that you must move out of that lane of traffic because it is going to be used for traffic moving in the opposite direction. When the Yellow “X” signal is flashing you may use that lane only when preparing to turn left.
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DONT WALK
A steady signal means that pedestrians must not enter the roadway toward the signal. A flashing “DON’T WALK” or upraised palm signal means that pedestrians may not start to cross the roadway but those already crossing may continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone.
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WALK
A steady signal means that pedestrians may cross the roadway towards the signal. A flashing “WALK” or walking person signal is sometimes used to indicate that there is a possible conflict between pedestrians and vehicles.
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Upraised Palm (Don't Walk)
A steady signal means that pedestrians must not enter the roadway toward the signal. A flashing “DON’T WALK” or upraised palm signal means that pedestrians may not start to cross the roadway but those already crossing may continue to the nearest sidewalk, traffic island or safety zone.
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Walking Person (Walk)
A steady signal means that pedestrians may cross the roadway towards the signal. A flashing “WALK” or walking person signal is sometimes used to indicate that there is a possible conflict between pedestrians and vehicles.
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