SDA types of traffic lights. Traffic light and its signals

Green signal traffic light allows all vehicles, including trams, to move in all directions; pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway.

When driving at a green traffic light, the driver of a non-rail vehicle must take into account the following circumstances:

regardless of the location of the tram lines and the direction of movement, the tram enjoys the priority right of movement. Therefore, before crossing the tramway track, you must make sure that there is no tram, and when it approaches, stop and not interfere with its movement;

in order to turn left or turn around to move in the opposite direction, you should go to the middle of the intersection, let vehicles moving from the opposite direction straight or to the right, as well as those completing overtaking in the same direction (Fig. 16);

when turning left or right, you should let pedestrians walking at the green traffic light.

Green flashing signal traffic light warns that the yellow signal will be on soon. It does not prohibit entry into an intersection or other regulated area. However, when approaching the regulated section, where a green flashing signal turned on in the traffic light, it must be borne in mind that the duration of its flashing is 4-7 seconds, therefore, depending on the speed of movement and the distance to the "Stop" line, the driver must either drive with this signal, not increasing the speed of movement, or take measures for smooth braking and stopping.

Yellow signal traffic light prohibits exit to an intersection or pedestrian crossing, and if this signal caught the driver at an intersection or pedestrian crossing, then you should continue driving and free the intersection (pedestrian crossing). If the yellow signal turned on after the green signal, when the driver was at a very close distance from the intersection and could not stop the vehicle without creating the danger of a collision with him from behind or a skid due to sudden braking, he must continue to move and clear the intersection.

Pedestrians with a yellow traffic light are prohibited from entering the carriageway to cross the street, and those of them who were at the pedestrian crossing at the moment the yellow signal was turned on must complete the crossing or stop at the - "safety island", and in its absence - in the middle of the carriageway parts.

Yellow flashing signal traffic light warns drivers about the danger of crossing the intersection (pedestrian crossing), but it does not prohibit traffic. In this case, the sequence of driving through intersections is the same as at unregulated intersections: drivers must be guided by priority signs.

Red traffic light prohibits the movement of vehicles, including trams, as well as pedestrians. A red flashing traffic light prohibits the movement of all vehicles, including trams, as well as pedestrians.

The red light, which is on at the same time as the yellow one, warns that the green light will be on soon. Movement with this combination of signals is prohibited.

Arrow in additional section traffic light serves as a signal allowing movement through the intersection in the indicated direction, but until the arrow is turned on, it is prohibited to move in the direction it faces. With an arrow indicating a left turn, a U-turn is also allowed. The "arrow" signal permits movement in the indicated direction at any main traffic signal: green, red or yellow, however, the right of drivers to move at different signals is not the same. If the "arrow" in the additional section is turned on simultaneously with the green traffic light, the driver has the priority right to pass the intersection in the direction indicated by it. In this case, signals given by traffic lights in other directions are switched on in such a way that there is no mutual interference with traffic. If the "arrow" is turned on with a red or yellow traffic light, drivers passing the intersection in the direction indicated by the arrow are obliged to give way to all vehicles passing from other directions.

In traffic lights designed to regulate traffic on individual lanes, green arrow-shaped signal, directed downwards, allows movement in the lane above which it is located.

When the traffic lights are off, entry to the lane indicated by double longitudinal dashed lines is prohibited.

Traffic light signals designed to regulate the movement of trams, trolleybuses and shuttle buses (Fig. 17) have the following meaning when they are switched on:

all four signals - it is allowed to move straight ahead, turns to the right and left, as well as a U-turn (Fig. 17, a);

two signals - lower and upper middle - movement is allowed straight (Fig. 17, b);

two signals - lower and upper left - a left turn and a U-turn are allowed (Fig. 17, c);

two signals - lower and upper right - allowed to turn to the right (Fig. 17, d);

three signals - lower, upper middle and upper left - allowed to move straight, turn left and turn (Fig. 17, e);

three signals - lower, upper middle and upper right - allowed to move straight and turn to the right (Fig. 17, e);

three signals - lower, upper right and upper left - turns to the right and left are allowed; as well as a U-turn (Fig. 17, g);

three upper signals - movement is prohibited (Fig. 17, h).

Traffic light signals designed to regulate pedestrian traffic are simple and their semantic meaning follows from a symbolic image or inscriptions. Pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway only with a green signal (silhouette) of this traffic light. The flashing green signal of this traffic light warns that the red signal will be on soon.

Traffic lights are controlled manually or automatically. In manual control, the regulator turns the handle or presses the button of the control panel (switch) installed nearby. With automatic control of changing signals, individual automata are controlled,. serving only one intersection, or special devices installed at the central station, with which the traffic lights are connected by an electric cable. Automatic machines with so-called "ringing" devices are used. At the same time, a green signal is sent to one of the streets (roads), which has a significantly higher intensity. When vehicles approach an intersection along a secondary road, they act on sensors built into the surface of the carriageway or installed near the road, and the machine, after some time, switches the traffic light signals, which then automatically switch to their original position.

Various systems of coordinated automated traffic control are becoming widespread. With the most common coordinated system, signals in traffic lights located on the same road are switched so that a car that passes the first traffic light with a green signal and moves at the speed set for this road would pass all intersections without delay (the so-called "green wave" principle) ...

More perfect is the use of special electronic sensors and calculating devices in the equipment providing the "green wave", which automatically change the estimated speed of the "wave" (depending on traffic conditions), in combination with a light board indicating the recommended vehicle speed.

Together with traffic lights at the intersection, road signs 2.4 "Yield" or 2.5 "Continuous traffic is prohibited" are installed. During the normal operation of traffic lights, these signs do not have any meaning for establishing the order of movement. The meaning of their installation is that when a traffic light fails or when it is switched to yellow blinking mode, the signs come into effect, and drivers are obliged to follow them. Thus, in case of failure of traffic lights, traffic safety conditions are ensured through the installation of these signs.

6.1. Traffic lights use light signals of green, yellow, red and white-lunar colors.

Depending on the purpose, traffic signals can be round, in the form of an arrow (arrows), a silhouette of a pedestrian or a bicycle, and X-shaped.

Traffic lights with round signals can have one or two additional sections with signals in the form of a green arrow (arrows), which are located at the level of the green round signal.

6.2. Round traffic signals have the following meanings:

• GREEN SIGNAL allows movement;
• GREEN FLASHING SIGNAL permits movement and informs that its duration expires and the prohibiting signal will soon be turned on (digital displays can be used to inform drivers about the time in seconds remaining until the end of the green signal);
• YELLOW SIGNAL prohibits movement, except for the cases provided for in clause 6.14 of the Rules, and warns of the upcoming change of signals;
• YELLOW FLASHING SIGNAL allows traffic and informs about the presence of an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing, warns of danger;
• RED SIGNAL, including blinking, prohibits movement.

The combination of red and yellow signals prohibits movement and informs about the upcoming turning on of the green signal.

6.3. Traffic signals in the form of arrows in red, yellow and green have the same meaning as the round signals of the corresponding color, but their effect only applies to the direction (s) indicated by the arrows. In this case, the arrow, allowing a left turn, also allows a U-turn, if this is not prohibited by the corresponding road sign.

The green arrow in the additional section has the same meaning. The switched off signal of the additional section or the switched on light signal of the red color of its outline means the prohibition of movement in the direction regulated by this section.

6.4. If a black outline arrow (arrows) is marked on the main green traffic light, it informs drivers about the presence of an additional section of the traffic light and indicates other permitted directions of movement than the signal of the additional section.

6.5. If the traffic signal is made in the form of a silhouette of a pedestrian and (or) a bicycle, then its effect applies only to pedestrians (cyclists). In this case, the green signal allows, and the red prohibits the movement of pedestrians (cyclists).

To regulate the movement of cyclists, a traffic light with round signals of reduced size, complemented by a white rectangular plate measuring 200 x 200 mm with a black bicycle image, can also be used.

6.6. To inform blind pedestrians about the possibility of crossing the carriageway, traffic light signals can be supplemented with a sound signal.

6.7. To regulate the movement of vehicles along the lanes of the carriageway, in particular those in which the direction of movement can be reversed, reversible traffic lights with a red X-shaped signal and a green signal in the form of an arrow pointing down are used. These signals respectively prohibit or permit movement on the lane over which they are located.

The main signals of a reverse traffic light can be supplemented with a yellow signal in the form of an arrow tilted diagonally down to the right or left, the inclusion of which informs about the impending change of the signal and the need to change to the lane indicated by the arrow.

When the signals of the reverse traffic light are turned off, which is located above the lane marked on both sides with markings 1.9, entry into this lane is prohibited.

6.8. To regulate the movement of trams, as well as other route vehicles moving along the lane allocated for them, one-color traffic lights with four round signals of white-moon color arranged in the form of the letter "T" can be used. Movement is allowed only when the lower signal and one or several upper ones are turned on simultaneously, of which the left one allows movement to the left, the middle one - straight ahead, the right one - to the right. If only the top three signals are on, then movement is prohibited.

6.9. A round moon-white flashing light located at a level crossing allows vehicles to cross the level crossing. When the flashing white-moon and red signals are off, movement is allowed if there is no train (locomotive, railcar) approaching the crossing within sight.

6.10. The traffic controller signals have the following meanings:

• HANDS OUT TO THE SIDE OR LOWERED:

  from the left and right sides, the tram is allowed to move straight, trackless vehicles straight and to the right, pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway;

  from the side of the chest and back, the movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited.

• RIGHT HAND EXTENDED FORWARD:

  from the left side, trams are allowed to move to the left, trackless vehicles in all directions;

  from the side of the chest, all vehicles are allowed to move only to the right;

  from the side of the right side and back, the movement of all vehicles is prohibited;

  pedestrians are allowed to cross the carriageway behind the back of the traffic controller.

• HAND RAISED UP:

  the movement of all vehicles and pedestrians is prohibited in all directions, except for the cases provided for in paragraph 6.14 of the Rules.

The traffic controller can give hand gestures and other signals understandable to drivers and pedestrians.

For better visibility of the signals, the traffic controller can use a baton or disc with a red signal (reflector).

6.11. The request to stop the vehicle is given by means of a loudspeaker device or by a hand gesture directed at the vehicle. The driver must stop at the place indicated to him.

6.12. An additional signal is given by a whistle to attract the attention of road users.

Pedestrians who, when the signal was given, were on the carriageway, must free it, and if this is not possible, stop on the line dividing traffic flows in opposite directions.

6.15. Drivers and pedestrians must comply with the signals and orders of the traffic controller, even if they contradict traffic signals, road signs or markings.

In the event that the meanings of traffic light signals contradict the requirements of road signs of priority, drivers should be guided by traffic signals.

6.16. At railway crossings, simultaneously with a red flashing traffic light, a sound signal can be given, additionally informing road users about the prohibition of movement through the crossing.

6.2. Round traffic signals have the following meanings:

- Green signal allows movement;

When the traffic lights are green, movement in any direction is allowed, unless additional restrictions are imposed by signs and markings (Fig. 42). When driving on a road that has more than one lane in one direction, it is necessary to take into account the so-called "lane rule" (clause 8.5 of the Rules).

A green blinking signal permits movement and informs that its duration will expire and a prohibition signal will soon be turned on (digital displays can be used to inform drivers about the time in seconds remaining until the end of the green signal lighting); (Fig. 43)

A green flashing light, like a green continuous light, allows movement. NS. when deciding whether to stop or continue driving, you should take into account that it usually takes 3-4 seconds from the start of flashing before the yellow signal turns on, as well as the distance that your vehicle travels in 1 second. To get a rough estimate of this distance, divide your current speed (km / h) by ten and multiply by three.

If you are not sure that you will be able to enter an intersection with a permit signal, then slow down and stop.

The yellow signal prohibits movement, except for the cases provided for in paragraph 6.14 of the Rules, and warns of the impending change of signals; (Fig. 44)

The yellow signal, included after the red one, always prohibits movement. If yellow, the signal is turned on after green, then in exceptional cases, when it is necessary to resort to emergency braking to stop the movement, the Rules (clause 6.14) are allowed to continue driving.

A yellow flashing signal allows movement and informs about the presence of an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing, warns of danger; (Fig. 45)

- A red signal, including a blinking one, prohibits movement, (Article 12.12 of the Administrative Code) (Fig. 46)

The combination of red and yellow signals prohibits movement and informs about the upcoming inclusion of the green signal. (Fig. 47)

6.3. Traffic signals in the form of arrows in red, yellow and green have the same meaning as the round signals of the corresponding color, but their effect only applies to the direction (s) indicated by the arrows. In this case, the arrow, allowing a left turn, also allows a U-turn, if this is not prohibited by the corresponding road sign.

The green arrow in the additional section has the same meaning. The off signal of the additional section means the prohibition of movement in the direction regulated by this section.

In this clause of the Rules, we are talking about two types of traffic lights.

First- directional traffic lights. They have arrows on all three lenses of the main signals (Fig. 48). Directional traffic lights regulate traffic in each lane over which they are located, making it easier for drivers to orientate. Their signals are similar to those of a regular traffic light.

The second type of traffic lights- these are traffic lights with additional sections (Fig. 49). Movement in the direction of the arrow included in the additional section is allowed only when it is switched on. However, if the green arrow in the additional section is turned on simultaneously with the red signal of the main section of the traffic light, then you should give way to vehicles moving from other directions (clause 13.5 of the Rules).

6.4. If a black outline arrow (arrows) is marked on the main green traffic light, it informs drivers about the presence of an additional section of the traffic light and indicates other permitted directions of movement than the signal of the additional section.

Such a black contour arrow is used to exclude an erroneous turn or turn at night, when the switched off additional section may not be visible to the driver.

6.5. If the traffic signal is made in the form of a silhouette of a pedestrian (bicycle), then its effect applies only to pedestrians (cyclists). In this case, the green signal allows, and the red prohibits the movement of pedestrians (cyclists).

To regulate the movement of cyclists, a traffic light with round signals of reduced size can also be used, supplemented by a white rectangular plate measuring 200 x 200 mm with the image of a black bicycle.

6.6. To inform blind pedestrians about the possibility of crossing the carriageway, traffic light signals can be supplemented with a sound signal.

6.7. To regulate the movement of vehicles along the lanes of the carriageway, in particular those in which the direction of movement can be reversed, reversible traffic lights with a red X-shaped reversing signal and a green signal in the form of an arrow pointing down are used. These signals respectively prohibit or permit movement on the lane over which they are located.

"Reverse" translated from Latin is reverse. To increase the capacity of roads on the carriageway, a lane or several lanes can be allocated, the direction of movement along which is changed depending on the intensity of the traffic flow. Such lanes are called reversible, they are distinguished with a double dashed marking line 1.9 and a reversible traffic light is installed above each of them.

Driving is prohibited only in the lane above which there is a reversing traffic light with a red X-shaped signal turned on (Fig. 50).

The main signals of a reversing traffic light can be supplemented with a yellow signal in the form of an arrow tilted diagonally down to the right or left, the inclusion of which informs about the impending change of the signal and the need to change to the lane indicated by the arrow. (Fig. 51)

The use of this signal allows you to speed up the release of the reversing lane and reduces the time required to change the direction of traffic.

When the signals of the reverse traffic light are turned off, which is located above the lane marked on both sides with markings 1.9, entry into this lane is prohibited. (fig. 52)

6.8. To regulate the movement of trams, as well as other route vehicles moving along the lane allocated for them, one-color traffic lights with four round signals of white-moon color arranged in the form of the letter "T" can be used. Movement is allowed only when the lower signal and one or several upper ones are turned on simultaneously, of which the left one allows movement to the left, the middle one - straight ahead (Fig. 53), the right one - to the right (Fig. 54 and 55). If only the top three signals are on, then movement is prohibited.

Classic three-section traffic light.

Any of us from childhood knows that a red traffic light prohibits movement, and now both drivers are obliged to stop at the stop line.

But not everyone knows how a modern "advanced" traffic light works, what signals it can have and how exactly they alternate.

At the exam in the traffic police, you will be asked:

What does the combination of red and yellow traffic lights mean?

The answer shouldn't leave you in doubt - a short-term combination of red and yellow signals informs drivers that the green signal will turn on soon.

Red and yellow went out, green turned on, and you can move in all directions (unless, of course, other instructions are given by signs or markings).

But take your time to start moving. How many troubles and tragedies the author of these lines saw when the neighbors on the road blindly guided themselves to the green signal. And this is not just advice, this is a requirement of the Rules.

Rules. Section 13. Clause 13.8. When the permitting signal of the traffic light is turned on, the driver is obliged to give way to vehicles completing the movement through the intersection, and pedestrians who have not finished crossing the carriageway of this direction.

That is, before starting the movement, you need to make sure whether those who have now lit up red have stopped. Someone may simply not have time to stop, but someone is in such a hurry that they are ready to slip through the intersection risking their lives (it would be fine only with their own, but also someone else's).

Well, finally, the drivers on the road to be crossed have stopped at their stop lines, and now you can start driving. We are still green.

Green burned out, burned out and blinked.

And again, at the exam in the traffic police, someone will definitely get this question:

What does the flashing green traffic light mean?

Again, the answer is obvious - flashing green light informs drivers that its time is running out and yellow light will turn on soon.

Is it possible to move to green flashing? Do not hesitate, you can. It expires, but has not expired yet!

Another thing is that the green blinking will not be long - it will blink only three times, and then go out.

Green will go out, but yellow will light up next. And here's what the Rules say about the lone yellow signal, in clause 6.2:

« Yellow signal prohibits movement and warns of the impending change of signals. "

And here it is important for the driver to understand!– If a lone yellow is on, then red will be next! That is, it will definitely be necessary to stop!

Now imagine that the yellow one turned on when there were 5-10 meters left to the stop line. At a speed of 60 km / h, you can only hold the car by applying emergency braking! And even then, you will have to stop at the intersection (having crossed the stop line and risking a blow from behind). Novice drivers often do this (they sharply brake to yellow), and if an aggressive "experienced driver" was driving behind, then a blow from behind is guaranteed for a beginner in this situation.

Meanwhile, the Rules prohibit sharp braking anywhere and everywhere (except for cases when it is necessary to prevent an accident):

Rules. Section 10. Clause 10.5. The driver is prohibited brake sharply if not required to prevent an accident.

That is, if the driver of the brown car now brakes sharply, he will violate the requirement of paragraph 10.5 of the Rules. And in the event of an accident, both will be to blame - the driver of the red car is to blame because he did not observe a safe distance, and the driver of the brown car is to blame because he unjustifiably brakes sharply.

The Rules reacted to this situation with understanding and allowed movement to the yellow traffic light (if it is no longer possible to stop smoothly before the stop line):

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.14. Drivers who, when the yellow signal is turned on, cannot stop without resorting to emergency braking, are allowed to continue onward.

And you may also be asked about this on the exam: “Are you allowed to continue driving if, when you turn on the yellow traffic light after the green one, you can stop in front of the intersection only by applying emergency braking?”.

And here the answer should be absolutely clear to you - allowed. It is simply allowed, in any direction you need.

The lone yellow will not burn for long - in just a couple of seconds it will change to red, and the cycle will start over. But already at the red signal, drivers should definitely stop at the stop line.

And that's not all about traffic signals. If the traffic is not intense, then it is irrational to keep drivers at the stop lines, and the traffic light can be transferred to the so-called yellow flashing light mode.

That is, red and green are not turned on at all, and only yellow is turned on all the time. Moreover, it does not just burn, but it blinks at a frequency of once a second. Here's how this signal is stated in the Rules:

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.2. Yellow flashing signal allows traffic and informs about the presence of an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing.

In this situation, drivers must independently determine the order of passage, guided by the general principle of "interference from the right".

In the collection of the traffic police there is a problem (shown below), solving which you are often mistaken. Some of you choose the third answer for some reason. Most likely, because they inattentively read the question. And the question says "With a yellow flashing traffic light"! And, therefore, this intersection has become unregulated. And, therefore, we must be guided by the signs of priority.

Traffic lights with an additional section (or with two additional sections).

A classic three-section traffic light can be equipped with an additional section (right or left) or two additional sections (right and left).

Such "rationalization" makes it possible to significantly increase the traffic capacity of the intersection, it is only important that drivers correctly understand the signals of such traffic lights.

And, first of all, you need to understand that movement in the direction of the arrow is allowed only when the additional section is turned on.

For example, now movement to the right is open.

And only to the right and nowhere else!

Anyone who needs in other directions should stand and wait for the main green signal to turn on.

The main green signal turned on, and pay attention - black outline arrows are drawn on the main green signal.

At a three-section traffic light, this was not the case, but for a traffic light with an additional section, the presence of contour arrows on the main green is mandatory accessory!

Currently, movement is only permitted in the directions indicated by the outline arrows.

But now the movement is open in all directions.

Traffic lights designed to regulate traffic in certain directions.

Creative thought does not stand still, and the traffic organizers did not restrain themselves by proposing to add additional sections to the traditional traffic light. If necessary, you can endow the classic three-section traffic light with additional functions without equipping it with additional sections.

You drive up to an intersection and you see three traffic lights instead of one (according to the number of lanes in your direction).

It should be assumed that the action of each traffic light applies only to the lane over which it hangs. And since the red signal is on everywhere, it means that traffic from all lanes is prohibited.

Students. But why, instead of the usual round signal, are red arrows burning?

Teacher. This is done so that drivers, approaching an intersection, can change lanes in advance to the lane they need.

And on the yellow signal, the same arrows will be lit, informing drivers in which directions they will be allowed to move from this lane when the green signal turns on.

Now traffic is allowed from all lanes.

BUT!

It is necessary to adhere to those instructions that are dictated by arrows on traffic signals.

Traffic light with a flashing yellow signal.

The most dangerous intersections on a driver's path are an unregulated pedestrian crossing and an unregulated intersection. At these intersections, drivers must independently determine the order of passage, guided by the relevant requirements of the Rules.

Traffic safety can be significantly increased by installing the simplest traffic lights with one yellow flashing signal at such intersections. Continuous flashing of the yellow signal informs the driver in advance about approaching an unregulated intersection or pedestrian crossing.

There was no traffic light at this intersection. We hung it here with the help of the graphics editor Photoshop.

But if he was really here, this accident, most likely, did not happen.

And these two-way traffic lights with a flashing yellow signal are not even superfluous at an unregulated pedestrian crossing.

Reversible traffic lights.

Until recently, roads with reverse traffic were almost exotic (although they were always in the Rules).

And today you can often see such a warning.

And here it is - a section of the road with reverse traffic.

There are corresponding markings on the carriageway (double dashed lines with long strokes), and reversible traffic lights hang above the lanes allocated for reverse traffic.

Now, at all traffic lights, green arrows are on for us, and while they are on, these three lanes are given to move in our direction.

On this section of the road, only one lane is allocated for reverse traffic. And now a red cross is burning for us at the reverse traffic light. And, therefore, now the reverse lane is given to the drivers of the opposite direction.

In our country, right-hand traffic is accepted and, in principle, everyone understands that, when freeing the reverse lane, you need to rebuild to the right.

Nevertheless, the Rules also provided for a three-section reverse traffic light - a yellow arrow, firstly, informs about the upcoming signal change, and, secondly, shows drivers where to change lanes, freeing up the reverse lane.

Now it is time for the driver of the blue jeep to turn on the right direction indicators and immediately rearrange to the right. At the next reverse traffic light, the red cross will already be on.

Traffic lights to regulate traffic at level crossings.

To regulate the movement of transport through railway crossings, the Rules provided for as many as three types of traffic lights.

It can be either one red signal flashing once per second.

Or two alternately flashing red signals.

Or, together with two red signals, a lunar white signal can also be installed, which, if enabled, also blinks at a frequency of once a second.

Now let's see what the Rules say about this:

Rules. Section 6. Clause 6.9. A round moon-white flashing light located at a level crossing allows vehicles to cross the level crossing. When the flashing white-moon and red signals are off, movement is allowed if there is no train (locomotive, railcar) approaching the crossing within sight.

That is, if one red signal flashes or two red signals flash alternately, movement through the crossing is prohibited.

If the white-lunar signal is flashing, movement through the crossing is allowed.

If nothing flashes, movement across the level crossing is also allowed. BUT! Not just allowed. First, the driver must make sure that there is no (within sight!) Of an approaching train. And if there is one, then movement through the crossing is prohibited.

In conclusion, we note that GOST allows the use of conventional transport traffic lights at a railway crossing.

Four-section traffic light with moon-white signals.

The use of such traffic lights makes it possible to organize conflict-free movement of route vehicles at intersections. We are talking about trams, as well as buses and trolleybuses, if they move on a lane specially designated for them.

Now all four white-moon signals are on at the traffic lights and, therefore, the tram (bus, trolleybus) can move in all directions.

If the lower signal and the upper left signal are turned on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move to the left.

If the lower signal and the upper middle signal are on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move straight.

If the lower signal and the upper right signal are on, the tram (bus, trolleybus) is allowed to move to the right.

If the lower signal is off, then the tram (bus, trolleybus) has a "brick" on - entry to the intersection is prohibited.

Now the tram is allowed to go straight or to the left, and for us - straight or to the right.

Indeed, a conflict-free movement.

Now the tram is allowed straight or to the right, and we will stand at the stop line.

Again, no conflict.

But now the tram will stop, but we can go in all directions.

Again, no conflict.

Traffic lights should make traffic in a busy and difficult area more orderly. And yet, not all drivers and pedestrians correctly understand the meaning of red, yellow and green colors, although this is taught from childhood. As a result of accidents in the area of ​​operation of the light device, no less is registered than on other sections of the road. Read about how traffic light signals are interpreted, what does it mean by flashing, as well as about fines for violations of travel rules, read the article.

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The main traffic signals in traffic rules

Light regulating the sequence of passage of the device are automobile (the most common), intended for pedestrians, cyclists, railway transport, trams. Each uses 1 to 3 colors. Sometimes the same light on a device has a different meaning for each category of road users.

Red

A signal that does not allow the continuation of movement should be indicated in red. It is located at the highest point of the device. Forbidding red is for all participants to whom it belongs. That is, if it is lit on a signal device for a car, they should be standing. The same color on the pedestrian device prevents pedestrians from walking across the carriageway.

Sometimes there is only one regulating device on a road section. Usually it is a three-color automobile. In this case, both drivers and pedestrians have to obey the light commands given to them. According to traffic rules, a red traffic light turned on for the first category of road users is permissive for the second. That is, the cars are parked, and pedestrians at this time can walk through the carriageway.

Yellow

The orange or yellow color of the light fixture causes the most conflicts between motorists and traffic police officers. Many drivers are sure that it is already possible to continue driving under it. In fact, according to traffic rules, the yellow traffic light does not allow this. It only informs about the imminent color change to red or green. And he offers to get ready to go further. True, there is also clause 6.14:

Drivers who, when the yellow signal is turned on ... cannot stop without resorting to emergency braking in the places specified in paragraph 6.13 of the Rules, further movement is allowed.

Pedestrians who, when the signal was given, were on the carriageway, must free it, and if this is not possible, stop on the line dividing traffic flows in opposite directions.

Such sections of the road are intersections, level crossings and other areas where the vehicle can proceed without interfering with other participants in the process.

Green

The most beloved by all those involved in the movement is the third color of the light device. After all, a green traffic light on traffic rules allows you to drive or go through the roadway. But you need to look for whom it burns. Because when green refers to cars, red turns on for pedestrians. And vice versa.

How to understand a flashing sign

Each of the colors of the adjuster does not light up instantly. Sometimes he blinks, and drivers do not understand this action in the same way and is not correct in all cases.

A flashing traffic light in traffic rules is also interpreted in different ways:

• If it is red, then it will soon change to a different color. But you still cannot continue driving or walking across the road.
• If yellow "blinks", its first value is almost the same, that is, informing about an imminent color change. But this also makes it possible to continue following. And also a permanent blinking yellow informs that the light fixture is not working. This means that this intersection or pedestrian crossing has become unregulated. And you need to follow through the territory according to other rules than those in force in the presence of a traffic light.
• Green signals about its imminent change to red. It means that those who followed it should strive to complete the process. Although he does not prohibit going and driving.

Which are permitting and which are prohibited

To leave the regulated section of the road as soon as possible is the desire of everyone on it. What permissive traffic light signals for traffic rules allow you to do this:

• green, including flashing;
• "Blinking" yellow.

The main prohibiting traffic light signal for traffic rules is red, including flashing. If it is lit at the same time as yellow, you cannot proceed further yet either. There is also a rule in paragraph 6.2 of the SDA that not all drivers pay attention to:

The combination of red and yellow signals prohibits movement and informs about the upcoming turning on of the green signal.

Indeed, for vehicles moving in the direction at an angle, green is still shining, which means that a collision is possible. Yellow is also forbidden if it is lit alone and does not blink.

Lighting devices may also have arrows located on each color. And then the included green light refers only to the direction indicated to it. And those who need to go the other way should stand. The same applies to burning red and yellow colors, if they have arrows on them.

According to traffic rules, an additional traffic light signal also changes the order and sequence of travel. It refers only to a certain direction. If the main green is lit and the same color in the additional section, it is allowed to follow in all directions. Including the one to which the additional signal belongs. But when the main green is used, and the red is lit in the additional section, you cannot go in the direction indicated to it.

The movement can be resumed only by those cars that need to go in other directions. The light device may have one more feature concerning the additional signal:

If a black outline arrow (arrows) is marked on the main green traffic light, it informs drivers about the presence of an additional section of the traffic light and indicates other permitted directions of movement than the signal of the additional section.

If the signaling device is reversible, its signs refer only to the lane of the road over which they are located. Red prohibits movement along it, green permits, yellow warns of a color change or the need to rebuild to another lane. Which one is indicated by the arrow in the compartment of the device.

Penalty for traveling on a prohibitory sign

Traffic rules are not allowed to drive through a red traffic light. For completing
such an action in relation to the offender will apply part 1 of Article 12.12 of the Administrative Code. This is a fine of 1000 rubles. It will be paid by those who drove on red or yellow.

And with the second such violation in a year, the payment will increase to 5,000 rubles. In the worst case, the driver's license will be taken away for 4-6 months, since both offenses are already regulated by part 3 of the same article of the Code.

12.12 of the Administrative Code is also applied if the motorist drove through the section not to a prohibiting one, but in the absence of a permitting light. We are talking about the case when green was on on the main section, and red on the additional one. If the car proceeds in the direction related to the latter, its driver has committed a violation.

According to another article of the Administrative Code (12.10), those who moved to the forbidding light at a railway crossing are punished. The offender can lose 1000 rubles. or a driver's license for 3-6 months. And if he does the same within the next year, the document will be taken away for a longer period. Part 3 of Article 12.10 provides for a misdemeanor deprivation of VU for 12 months.