Traffic signals in Nebraska
The Nebraska Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 20 in all, on pages 31–33.
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Red Light
Stop – come to a complete stop before reaching the intersection, stop line or crosswalk, and remain stopped as long as the light is red. During a power failure when the signal lights are not operating, a dark (uncovered) signal light is to be taken as a stop sign.
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Yellow Light
Caution – a steady yellow light is a warning that the light is about to change. If the vehicle has not entered the intersection, it should be brought to a safe stop. If in the intersection, continue moving and clear it safely. Speeding up to "beat the light" is unlawful.
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Green Light
Go – A vehicle may proceed through an intersection in the direction indicated by the signal if the roadway is clear.
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Flashing Red Light
A complete stop is required, yielding to oncoming traffic or pedestrians, before proceeding when the way is clear. A flashing red light at a railroad crossing requires a complete stop even if a train is not visible.
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Flashing Yellow Light
Be alert and proceed with caution. Flashing yellow warning beacons are commonly used to draw attention to a sign or a location that requires extra attention or action from drivers.
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Signal Not Working (No Lights)
If a traffic signal is not operational (dark) because of a power failure or other cause and no peace officer, flagger or other traffic control is in place, the intersection shall be treated as an all-way stop.
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Red Arrow
Come to a complete stop before reaching the intersection, stop line or crosswalk, and remain stopped as long as the arrow is red. Turning on a red arrow is prohibited.
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Yellow Arrow
A steady yellow arrow is a warning that the light is about to change. If the vehicle has not entered the intersection, it should be brought to a safe stop. If in the intersection, continue moving in the direction of the arrow and clear it safely. Speeding up to “beat the arrow” is unlawful.
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Flashing Yellow Arrow
If in the proper lane, traffic may cautiously enter the intersection only to make the movement indicated by the arrow. Yield the right-of-way to pedestrians in an adjacent crosswalk and to other traffic using the intersection.
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Green Arrow
If in the proper lane, proceed in the direction of the arrow when the roadway is clear.
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Red-Yellow-Green Signal
At many intersections, under certain conditions, a turn may be made while the traffic light is red. Before turning, come to a complete stop, look both ways and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic. Failure to come to a complete stop prior to turning is a violation.
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Lane Signal: Red X
Never drive in a lane under a red "X" signal.
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Lane Signal: Yellow X
A steady yellow "X" signal means the driver should move out of the lane as soon as safely possible as a red "X" will soon appear.
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Lane Signal: Green Arrow
It is permitted to drive in a lane under a downward green arrow symbol.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon: Dark
The pedestrian hybrid beacon consists of two side by side red indications centered over a yellow indication. ... After the pedestrian cycle is complete, the beacons will be dark. The state statute requiring vehicles approaching a dark traffic signal to stop does not apply to these midblock beacons.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon: Flashing Yellow
The beacon starts with a flashing yellow. This warns the driver that the beacon will soon be solid yellow and the driver must stop.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon: Steady Yellow
After a short flashing period, the beacon is a solid yellow. This has the same meaning as a normal yellow light.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon: Steady Red
After the yellow, the beacon turns red. Both red lights are illuminated. During this interval, the driver must stop for the red and remain stopped. The pedestrians have a WALK signal at this time.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon: Flashing Red
After the WALK is complete, the reds flash in a back and forth pattern. During this interval the pedestrians have a flashing DON’T WALK signal. Drivers approaching the red flashing beacons must stop and verify that no pedestrian is in their lane nor in any adjacent lane before proceeding.
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Pedestrian Signal: WALK and DON'T WALK
The pedestrians have a WALK signal at this time. ... During this interval the pedestrians have a flashing DON’T WALK signal.
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