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169.06.7

Statute ID: 14286

Statute Function ID: 31005

Traffic Regulations - Flashing Signal/Arrow

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Statute Number:

169.06.7

Enactment Date:

May 10, 2012

Effective Date:

Aug 1, 2012

Expiration Date:

Repealed?:

Summary Text:

Traffic Regulations - Flashing Signal/Arrow

Statute ID:

14286

Created:

Jul 26, 2012 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Updated:

Jul 26, 2012 by mnjis.legal.analyst@state.mn.us

Last Update Action:

Updated

Legal Analyst Comment:

Amended 2012 c287 art4 sec18

Summary Text:

Traffic Regulations - Flashing Signal/Arrow

Link to MN Statute Text:

https://www.revisor.leg.state.mn.us/stats/169/06.html

Legislative Session:

2012 - Regular

Session Law Text?:

Statute text last updated on:

Jul 26, 2012

When flashing red or yellow signals are used they shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:
(a) When a circular red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway 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) When a red arrow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes drivers of vehicles with the intention of making a movement indicated by the arrow shall stop at a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection, or if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(c) When a circular yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past the signals only with caution. Vehicular traffic, including vehicles turning right or left, shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or adjacent crosswalk at the time this signal is exhibited. Vehicular traffic turning left or making a U-turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles approaching from the opposite direction so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(d) When a yellow arrow indication is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles with the intention of making a movement indicated by the arrow may proceed through the intersection or past the signals only with caution., but shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or adjacent crosswalk at the time this signal is exhibited. Vehicular traffic turning left or making a U-turn to the left shall yield the right-of-way to other vehicles approaching from the opposite direction so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard.