Whenever flashing red or yellow signals are used they shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows.
(A) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or if none, then before entering the intersection and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(B) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminating with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(Prior Code, § 20-1-6)