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§ 21-204. Flashing red or yellow lights used in traffic signals or signs

West's Annotated Code of MarylandTransportation

West's Annotated Code of Maryland
Transportation
Title 21. Vehicle Laws--Rules of the Road (Refs & Annos)
Subtitle 2. Traffic Signs, Signals, and Markings (Refs & Annos)
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-204
§ 21-204. Flashing red or yellow lights used in traffic signals or signs
Currentness
In general
(a) If a flashing red or yellow light is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign, it requires obedience by vehicular traffic as provided in this section.
Flashing red lights; stop at clearly marked stop line
(b) If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection at a clearly marked stop line.
Flashing red lights; stop near side of intersection with crosswalk
(c) If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection, if there is no clearly marked stop line, before entering any crosswalk.
Flashing red lights; stop near side of intersection with no crosswalk
(d) If a red lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle shall stop at the near side of the intersection, if there is no crosswalk, before entering the intersection.
Right to proceed after making stop
(e) The right to proceed after making the stop is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
Flashing yellow lights
(f) If a yellow lens is lit with rapid intermittent flashes, the driver of a vehicle may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with caution.
Railroad grade crossings
(g) This section does not apply at any railroad grade crossing.

Credits

Added by Acts 1977, c. 14, § 2, eff. July 1, 1977. Amended by Acts 1986 c. 472, § 1.
Formerly Art. 66 ½, § 11-204.
MD Code, Transportation, § 21-204, MD TRANS § 21-204
Current through legislation effective through April 9, 2023, from the 2024 Regular Session of the General Assembly. Some statute sections may be more current, see credits for details.
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