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, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules of safety and noninterference with other traffic.
(B) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated by rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(Code 2019, § 13-8) (Code 1961, § 16-26) Penalty, see § 10.99
Statutory reference:
Signal legend, see G.S. § 20-158