Traffic signals in Utah
The Utah Driver Handbook shows or names everything on this page: 13 in all, on pages 40, 44–46.
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Ramp Meter Signal
Ramp meters look almost like traffic signals you see at intersections, except they only have red and green lights that alternate. Ramp meters are placed on the freeway on-ramps, and allow only one (unless posted differently) vehicle to pass each time the green light comes on.
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Flashing Lights in a School Zone
20 miles per hour: ... While children are going to or leaving school during opening or closing hours or when flashing lights are operating. (p44) / Children are present when lights are flashing in a school zone; you must obey a slower speed limit. (p82)
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Traffic Signal (Red, Yellow, Green)
Traffic lights are usually at intersections. They are red, yellow, and green from top to bottom. If traffic lights are horizontal, the red light is on the left, the yellow light is in the middle, and the green light is on the right. Some locations have single green, yellow, or red lights.
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GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT
GREEN TRAFFIC LIGHT—you may go through with caution if the way is clear. (p45) / A driver turning left may see either the green arrow (protected), the solid green light (permitted), or a flashing yellow arrow (permitted) signal. (p46)
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GREEN ARROW LIGHT
GREEN ARROW LIGHT—vehicles may proceed only in the direction of the arrow after yielding to vehicles and pedestrians still in the intersection at the time of the light change. (p45) / A driver turning left may see either the green arrow (protected), the solid green light (permitted), or a flashing yellow arrow (permitted) signal. (p46)
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YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHT
YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHT—the light is about to change to red.
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FLASHING YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHT
FLASHING YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHT—slow down and proceed with caution. Be prepared to stop for any traffic.
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FLASHING YELLOW ARROW LIGHT
FLASHING YELLOW ARROW LIGHT—turns are permitted, but first you must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians. Oncoming traffic has a green light. Proceed with caution. / A driver turning left may see either the green arrow (protected), the solid green light (permitted), or a flashing yellow arrow (permitted) signal.
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RED TRAFFIC LIGHT
RED TRAFFIC LIGHT—you must stop before entering the intersection. You must wait behind the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection until the light turns green. You may turn right on a red light after coming to a complete stop unless posted otherwise. (p46) / The following situations are times when you must make a complete stop: Steady (non-flashing) red light or at a flashing red light. (p35)
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FLASHING RED TRAFFIC LIGHT
FLASHING RED TRAFFIC LIGHT—stop and look both ways before entering the intersection. (p46) / The following situations are times when you must make a complete stop: Steady (non-flashing) red light or at a flashing red light. (p35)
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RED ARROW LIGHT (RIGHT TURN)
RED ARROW LIGHT (RIGHT TURN)—right turns are prohibited. Stop and remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown.
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RED ARROW LIGHT (LEFT TURN)
RED ARROW LIGHT (LEFT TURN)—left turns are prohibited. Stop and remain stopped until an indication to proceed is shown. If, for some reason, the light does not change and you have been stranded by the red arrow light (left turn), and it is safe to do so, you may make a left turn from a one-way street onto a one-way street.
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Traffic Signal Not Working (Dark)
If you approach an intersection where the traffic lights are not working, you must first come to a complete stop before entering the intersection and yield the right-of-way to any vehicle on the right unless otherwise directed by a peace officer.
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