Traffic signals in Vermont
The Vermont Driver's Manual shows or names everything on this page: 12 in all, on pages 31–32, 39.
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Red Light
Red Light: Stop before reaching either the stop line or the crosswalk, whichever comes first, and wait until the light is green (Green arrow signals may come on while the red light is displayed, you may proceed in the direction of the green arrow). Right turns at circular red lights are usually allowed, but only after the driver has stopped completely, scanned the intersection and yielded the right of way to pedestrians and other vehicles. Some intersections have signs or symbols that indicate you cannot turn right on red. A police officer may direct you through a red light. You should follow the officer’s directions, with caution.
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Yellow Light
Yellow Light: This light warns drivers that the light is about to turn red. If you are too close to the intersection to stop safely, proceed with caution through the intersection.
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Green Light
Green Light: You may proceed on a green light if it is safe to do so. But, if you are turning left you must yield the right of way to oncoming vehicles.
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Dark Signal (Power Failure)
If a signal light is dark, as in a power failure, stop as if there are stop signs in all directions. When a traffic signal is out of order and flashes yellow or red, you must obey that signal.
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Flashing Red Light
Flashing Red: The flashing circular red light is like a stop sign. Stop, and proceed after yielding the right of way to all pedestrians, bicyclists, and vehicles.
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Flashing Yellow Light
Flashing Yellow: Slow down, scan the intersection, yield to any oncoming vehicles before attempting to make a left turn and proceed with caution.
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Solid Red Arrow
Solid Red Arrow: Drivers intending to turn left must stop and wait. Do not enter an intersection to turn when a solid red arrow is being displayed. (p32) / Remember: DO NOT turn right on a red arrow. (p38)
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Solid Yellow Arrow
Solid Yellow Arrow: The left-turn signal is about to change to red and drivers should prepare to stop or prepare to complete a left turn if they are legally within the intersection and there is no conflicting traffic present.
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Flashing Yellow Arrow
Flashing Yellow Arrow: Drivers are allowed to turn left after yielding to all oncoming traffic and to any pedestrians in the crosswalk. Oncoming traffic has a green light. Drivers must wait for a safe gap in oncoming traffic before turning.
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Solid Green Arrow
Solid Green Arrow: Left turns have the right of way. Oncoming traffic has a red light. (p32) / Green arrow signals may come on while the red light is displayed, you may proceed in the direction of the green arrow (p31)
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WALK Signal
Always obey "Walk" or "Don't Walk" signs. ... If you have already started to cross during the “walk” signal, you will have time to safely complete your crossing during the flashing “Don’t Walk”. When facing a yellow or red light, do not cross unless a "Walk" sign is showing.
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DON’T WALK Signal
Always obey "Walk" or "Don't Walk" signs. Do not start to cross while the pedestrian signal is flashing “Don’t Walk”. If you have already started to cross during the “walk” signal, you will have time to safely complete your crossing during the flashing “Don’t Walk”. ... If there are no pedestrian signals, cross when the light turns green for the traffic going in the same direction.
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