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Difficulty: MediumSpecial Zone Signs and Markings

When approaching a crosswalk controlled by a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) displaying a solid red light, a driver is legally permitted to proceed after coming to a complete stop and yielding to all pedestrians.

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The statement is false. A solid red light on a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon requires drivers to stop and remain stopped; proceeding after stopping and yielding is only permitted during the flashing red phase.
The statement is false because drivers must come to a complete stop and remain stopped during the solid red phase of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon. Proceeding after stopping and yielding to pedestrians is only lawful when the beacon transitions to a flashing red light.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and its active indication phase.
The device is a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) displaying a solid red light phase.
Different phases (flashing yellow, solid yellow, solid red, flashing red) carry distinct legal obligations for drivers.
2
Apply the right-of-way and traffic signal rules specific to the solid red phase of a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon.
A solid red display mandates a complete stop without proceeding. Drivers must remain stopped until the signal changes to flashing red, at which point they may proceed if pedestrians have cleared the crosswalk.
Confusing the solid red phase with the flashing red phase violates traffic law and compromises pedestrian crosswalk safety.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Operating Sequences and Driver Duties
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Special Zone Signs and Markings

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