Traffic signals in North Dakota
The North Dakota Noncommercial Driver License Manual shows or names everything on this page: 12 in all, on pages 15–16, 37.
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Steady Red Light
A red indication means STOP. As with the stop sign, you must stop at a marked stop line or before a crosswalk. Remain stopped until the light changes and the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles.
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Steady Yellow Light
A yellow indication means WARNING or CAUTION. The light is changing from green to red.
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Steady Green Light
Green means GO—but only if the intersection is clear.
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Green Arrows (Right and Left)
A green arrow means you may enter the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow. If the green arrow comes on at a red light, you may turn in the direction of the arrow. You must yield the right of way to all pedestrians and vehicles already in the intersection.
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Flashing Red Light
Flashing red means the same thing as a stop sign—STOP. Proceed when the intersection is clear of pedestrians and vehicles.
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Flashing Yellow Light
Flashing yellow at an intersection means proceed with CAUTION.
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Dark Signal (No Lights)
If the traffic signals are dark, for example in the event of a power outage, the driver of a vehicle shall stop and yield the right of way to any vehicle in the intersection.
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Steady Red Arrow
STOP. Left-turning drivers must stop and wait.
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Steady Yellow Arrow
WARNING CAUTION. The left turn signal is changing to red.
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Flashing Yellow Arrow
CAUTION. You may cautiously turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic and to pedestrians. Oncoming traffic will typically have a green light.
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Steady Green Arrow
GO. Left-turning drivers have the right-of-way.
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Flashing Don’t Walk
Obey traffic signals. Walk in the crosswalks. Do not start to cross the roadway on a flashing "Don't Walk" signal. If you are already in the intersection, move to the other side at a normal pace.
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