You are driving on a multi-lane city street and approach a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) where the two top lights are currently flashing red. A pedestrian has finished crossing your lane and is walking away on the opposite side of the median. What is the legally required driving action in this scenario?
- Come to a complete stop, yield to any remaining pedestrians in the crosswalk, and proceed with caution once the crosswalk is clear.Answer
- BRemain stopped at the stop line without moving until all beacon lights turn off completely.
- CSlow down and yield right-of-way, but proceed through the crosswalk without bringing your vehicle to a complete stop.
- DChange into an open adjacent lane and pass any stopped vehicles without stopping as long as your lane is clear.
Answer
Come to a complete stop, yield to any remaining pedestrians in the crosswalk, and proceed with caution once the crosswalk is clear.
During the flashing red phase of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon, drivers must treat the signal like a stop sign: bring the vehicle to a complete stop, yield to any pedestrians in or approaching the crosswalk, and proceed with caution once the crosswalk is completely clear.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Rules