You are driving on a multi-lane roadway at night and approach a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal) that is displaying a flashing red light. A pedestrian has crossed your lane and is now halfway across the opposite side of the roadway. Which action are you legally required to take?
- Come to a complete stop at the stop line, yield to any remaining pedestrians in the crosswalk, and then proceed with caution if the roadway is clear.Answer
- BSlow down and treat the flashing red signal as a warning light, proceeding through without stopping since the pedestrian is no longer in your lane.
- CRemain stopped at the stop line until the signal darkens completely, even after the crosswalk is entirely clear of pedestrians.
- DChange lanes into the adjacent lane to overtake a vehicle that has stopped at the beacon.
Answer
Come to a complete stop at the stop line, yield to any remaining pedestrians in the crosswalk, and then proceed with caution if the roadway is clear.
At a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal), a flashing red light operates similarly to a stop-sign controlled intersection. Drivers are required to bring their vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line, yield the right-of-way to any pedestrians in or entering the crosswalk, and may then proceed with caution once the crosswalk is clear.
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Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Rules and Stop/Yield Compliance
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