Traffic signals in Kansas
The Kansas Driving Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 15 in all, on pages 34–35, 45, 79.
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Steady GREEN Traffic Light
This means you can go through the intersection if it is clear to do so. You must yield to emergency vehicles and other roadway users as required by law. If you are stopped at the intersection and the light turns green, you must allow crossing traffic to clear the intersection before you go ahead. Turning left at a steady green traffic light means you may turn but only when the intersection is clear to do so. You should always yield to the oncoming traffic flow and pedestrians.
Manual page 34
Steady YELLOW Traffic Light
This means the traffic light is about to change to red. You should slow down and come to a complete stop if traffic flow to the rear allows. If you are already in the intersection when the yellow light comes on, you may continue safely through the intersection.
Manual page 34
Steady RED Traffic Light
This means stop prior to entering the intersection. You must wait behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection until the traffic light turns green. In some locations, there may be a small, very bright blinking light in the middle of the red light. This device is to alert you of the red light and that you must stop. When turning right at an intersection, if there is no sign prohibiting a right turn on a red light, you may turn after stopping and checking for traffic and pedestrians. Some left turns may be permitted on red when moving from a one-way street onto another one-way street or from a two-way street onto a one-way street.
Manual page 34
GREEN Arrow
This means you can safely turn in the direction of the arrow, if the intersection is clear of other roadway users. When the arrow is green, oncoming or crossing traffic should yield to your turning action but be careful of others making a right turn on red from the other side of the intersection.
Manual page 34
Flashing YELLOW Traffic Light
This means slow down and proceed with caution. You should be prepared to stop for any traffic flow that may be entering the intersection.
Manual page 34
YELLOW Arrow
This means that the green arrow is ending; you should prepare to stop and yield the right-of-way to oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
Manual page 34
Flashing RED Traffic Light
This means you must stop behind a stop line, crosswalk, or intersection before entering and use the same procedure as you would at a stop sign, by coming to a complete stop, looking both ways before entering the intersection and yielding right-of-way.
Manual page 35
RED Arrow
This means you must stop, and you may not go in the direction of the arrow until the green arrow or light returns on the signal.
Manual page 35
Lane Signal: Green Arrow
Signals above the lanes designate traffic flow in reversible lanes. ... A green arrow means you can use the lane beneath it.
Manual page 45
Lane Signal: Red X
A red "X" means the lane is not available.
Manual page 45
Lane Signal: Flashing Yellow X
A flashing yellow "X" means the lane is for turning only.
Manual page 45
Lane Signal: Steady Yellow X
A steady yellow "X" means that the use of the lane is changing, and you should move out of it as soon as it is safe to do so.
Manual page 45
WALK
When you are facing a "WALK" signal or a green light, you have the right-of-way. Make sure all drivers see you and stop for you before crossing the road.
Manual page 79
DON'T WALK
Do not cross the street when you are facing a "DON'T WALK" signal or a red or yellow light
Manual page 79
Flashing DON'T WALK
If the flashing "DON'T WALK" signal appears when you are crossing the street, you may finish crossing the street.
Manual page 79