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Difficulty: MediumSpecial Zone Signs and Markings

You are approaching a mid-block pedestrian crosswalk equipped with a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal). The dual top red lights on the beacon display a solid red light. What action are you legally required to take?

  1. A
    Slow down and proceed through the crosswalk with caution if no pedestrians are currently crossing.
  2. Come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk and remain stopped until the solid red phase ends.Answer
  3. C
    Stop completely, but you may immediately proceed after stopping if no pedestrians are on your side of the road.
  4. D
    Reduce speed to the posted school zone limit and proceed without stopping unless signaled by a crossing guard.

Answer

Drivers must come to a complete stop and remain stopped while the Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displays a solid red light.
When a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displays a solid red light, drivers are legally required to bring their vehicle to a complete stop at the stop line or crosswalk and remain stopped for the duration of the solid red display. This phase gives pedestrians dedicated right-of-way to cross safely.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and active light phase
The device is a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displaying a solid red light.
Different light phases (flashing yellow, solid yellow, solid red, flashing red) carry distinct legal requirements.
2
Apply standard traffic law for solid red beacon phases
A solid red light requires drivers to bring their vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk.
Solid red indicates that pedestrians have activated the signal and have exclusive right-of-way to cross.
3
Determine when proceeding is legally permitted
Drivers must remain stopped until the solid red phase transitions to a flashing red phase (where stop-and-yield rules apply) or turns off entirely.
Treating a solid red beacon as a stop-and-proceed signal violates traffic control device laws.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Operational Phases
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Special Zone Signs and Markings

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