Whenever official 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 applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(B) Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such a signal only with caution.
(Prior Code, § 70.25)
Statutory reference:
Vehicle control signals, see G.S. § 20-158