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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

A motorist is approaching a marked mid-block crosswalk equipped with a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK signal). As the vehicle reaches the stop line, the beacon displays two solid red lights. Which of the following actions is the motorist legally required to take?

  1. Come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk and remain stopped for the entire duration of the solid red display.Answer
  2. B
    Come to a complete stop, then immediately proceed through the crosswalk if no pedestrians are currently crossing.
  3. C
    Slow down and yield to pedestrians, but a complete stop is required only if a pedestrian is actively stepping into the vehicle's lane.
  4. D
    Proceed through the crosswalk without stopping if the road is clear, treating the signal as an advisory warning light.

Answer

The motorist must come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk and remain stopped for the entire duration of the solid red display.
When a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displays two solid red lights, drivers must bring their vehicle to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk and remain fully stopped until the signal phase changes. Drivers may only proceed after stopping once the signal transitions to the alternating flashing red phase and the crosswalk is clear.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and current phase
The signal is a Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon displaying two solid red lights.
Different signal phases (solid yellow, solid red, alternating flashing red, dark) mandate distinct driver actions.
2
Apply the traffic control rule for a solid red Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon phase
Drivers must stop completely behind the stop line or crosswalk line.
The solid red phase creates an explicit stop requirement to allow pedestrians to safely initiate crossing.
3
Determine legal permission to proceed
Drivers must remain stopped until the signal phase changes to alternating flashing red or turns off.
Unlike the alternating flashing red phase (stop and proceed when clear), a solid red indication strictly requires vehicles to remain stationary regardless of pedestrian position.

Key Concept

Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon (HAWK Signal) Solid Red Phase Rules
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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