Traffic lights

You must obey traffic light signals when driving in Britain. Here's what traffic light signals mean:

• Red light: Stop.
• Red and amber: Stop. Do not pass through until green light shows.
• Amber (orange): Stop at the stop line. You can go on only if you've passed the amber light.
• Green: Go, if the way is clear. Be careful if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing.
• Green arrow: Go, if the way is clear, but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may proceed in the direction of the green arrow even if the light for other directions is red.

Note:

• If only the amber light is illuminated (NOT flashing), the light is about to turn red. You must stop unless you are so close to the line, that to stop may cause an accident.
• If both the red and amber lights are illuminated, the light is about to turn green. This still means stop. Wait until the light is green before proceeding.
• If the amber light is flashing, there may be pedestrians crossing or about to cross. They have priority and you mustn't attempt to proceed until the light turns green.