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Light signals controlling traffic · Traffic light signals
AMBER means ‘Stop’ at the stop line. You may go on only if the AMBER appears after you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to pull up might cause an accident
One of 5 signals the Highway Code files under traffic light signals. The other 4 are at the foot of this page.
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The signal before and after this one
GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossingBefore this one in traffic light signalsA GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for tramsAfter this one in traffic light signals
The other 4 in traffic light signals
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RED means ‘Stop’. Wait behind the stop line on the carriageway
RED AND AMBER also means ‘Stop’. Do not pass through or start until GREEN shows
GREEN means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing
A GREEN ARROW may be provided in addition to the full green signal if movement in a certain direction is allowed before or after the full green phase. If the way is clear you may go but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may do this whatever other lights may be showing. White light signals may be provided for trams