Traffic signals in Nevada
The Nevada Driver's Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 17 in all, on pages 30–31, 33, 37.
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Red Light
A red light means STOP. Drivers must come to a complete stop before they reach the intersection. Stop your vehicle behind the crosswalk or stop line. If there is no stop line or crosswalk, stop before entering the intersection. Remain stopped until the light turns green. Where not prohibited by signs, a right turn may be made on a red light after coming to a complete stop. Signal for a right turn, then turn when motor and pedestrian traffic is clear and it is safe to proceed.
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Yellow Light
A yellow light means CAUTION. A steady yellow light is a warning that the light will be turning red. If a driver has not entered the intersection, they must stop. If they are already in the intersection, they should continue moving and clear it safely. DO NOT speed up to “beat the light.”
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Green Light
A green light means drivers may go straight ahead, turn right or turn left unless a sign forbids the turn.
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Flashing Red Light
A flashing red light means that drivers must come to a full stop. They may go only when the road is clear and they have the right-of-way. The signal has the same meaning as a stop sign.
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Flashing Yellow Light
A flashing yellow light means drivers may proceed with caution.
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Red Arrow
A red arrow means drivers cannot make the movement shown by the arrow. The red arrow may be shown alone or with another signal. Unless entering the intersection to make a movement allowed by another signal, drivers facing a red arrow must stop.
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Yellow Arrow
A yellow arrow means the signal is going to change to red and warns drivers to clear the intersection.
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Flashing Yellow Arrow
A flashing yellow arrow means drivers must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. They may complete the turn when it is safe to do so.
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Green Arrow
A green arrow means drivers may go in the direction shown by the arrow, but they must yield to pedestrians, bicycles and traffic already in the intersection. When a green turn arrow is showing, the turn is protected from other traffic.
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Signal Not Working (Dark)
When traffic control lights are not working, drivers must come to a full stop before proceeding through the intersection. After yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles that have already stopped or are in the intersection, drivers may proceed with caution.
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WALK (Walking Person)
WALK or Walking Person Symbol: If illuminated, it means pedestrians facing the signal may proceed to cross the roadway in the direction of the signal and must be given the right-of-way by the drivers of all vehicles.
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Flashing Upraised Hand with Countdown
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Flashing DON’T WALK (Upraised Hand)
A pedestrian who entered the roadway lawfully may continue to cross the roadway, but must proceed to a curb, sidewalk, safety zone (if one is provided), or other place of safety before the Don’t Walk or Wait indication and/or upraised hand symbol is illuminated and steady.
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Steady DON’T WALK (Upraised Hand)
DON’T WALK: while the “Don’t Walk” or “Wait” indication or an upraised hand symbol is illuminated and steady, a pedestrian may not proceed to cross the roadway. A pedestrian who entered the roadway lawfully may continue to cross the roadway but must proceed to a curb, sidewalk, safety zone (if one is provided) or other place of safety as soon as possible.
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School Zone Flashing Yellow Light
Some areas may use flashing yellow lights to tell drivers when the speed limit is in effect. These lights may be turned off during hours students are actually in classes. If so, the speed limit then reverts to that posted for non-school hours.
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Ramp Meter Signal
If a freeway entrance is equipped with ramp meters and they are switched on, you must: Pull up to the stop line and stop at a red light; Be alert. The signal will change more rapidly than a signal at an intersection; Wait for the green light; and finally When the light turns green, proceed along the ramp and merge onto the freeway safely.
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ONE CAR PER GREEN
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