A driver arrives at a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk controlled by a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. The overhead signal transition has reached the flashing red light phase while a pedestrian is finishing crossing the roadway. What action must the driver take?
- Come to a complete stop, yield to any pedestrians in or near the crosswalk, and proceed once the crosswalk is completely clear.Answer
- BRemain completely stopped at the stop line until the signal goes dark, even if all pedestrians have safely crossed.
- CSlow down and proceed through the crosswalk without stopping, treating the signal as a standard flashing yellow caution light.
- DPass any stopped vehicle in the adjacent lane without stopping, as long as the pedestrian has cleared the driver's specific lane.
Answer
The driver must bring the vehicle to a complete stop, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk, and proceed only after the crosswalk is clear.
During the flashing red phase of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, drivers are required to bring their vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line. After stopping, drivers must yield to any pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk. Once the crosswalk is clear of pedestrians, drivers may proceed even while the signal is still flashing red.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK) Flashing Red Rules
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