Traffic signals in New Jersey
The New Jersey Driver Manual shows or names everything on this page: 13 in all, on pages 71, 212–213.
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Traffic signal: red on top, yellow in the middle, green at the bottom
When traffic signals are hung vertically, the red light is always on top. The yellow is in the center. The green light is third in line. If there is a green arrow, it is always on the bottom. When the lights are horizontal, red is always on the left.
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STEADY RED
A motorist must stop before the intersection or crosswalk and remain stopped until the light changes to green.
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STEADY YELLOW
A motorist should stop before entering the intersection or crosswalk, unless their vehicle is so close to the intersection that it cannot be stopped safely.
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YELLOW ARROW
A yellow arrow means the signal is changing from green to red and gives the motorist a chance to stop safely.
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STEADY GREEN
A motorist should proceed through the intersection. Yield to pedestrians and vehicles still in the intersection and when turning left or right. Before making a left turn, yield to approaching vehicles.
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GREEN ARROW
When shown alone or in combination with the red signal, proceed only as shown by the arrow. Be cautious and yield to pedestrians.
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FLASHING YELLOW
Slow down and proceed with care.
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FLASHING RED
Stop. Yield to traffic and pedestrians. Go only when safe.
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UNLIT SIGNAL
Stop if a signal does not have any of its bulbs working and no one is directing traffic. It is considered a four-way stop sign.
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DON'T WALK (steady raised hand)
Pedestrians must not leave the sidewalk or enter the roadway when facing the light. Those already in the roadway should quickly go to a safe spot.
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WALK (white pedestrian)
Pedestrians facing the signal may cross the roadway in the direction of the signal. New Jersey law requires turning motorists to yield to pedestrians crossing on this signal and to pedestrians in the crosswalk.
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Pedestrian push button
Pedestrian push buttons are located at certain traffic signals. A short time after the button is pushed, the flow of traffic at the intersection changes to a longer green for the side street.
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Green light over an open toll lane
Green lights or signals highlight open booths.
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