18. Driving Through Pedestrian Crossings and Vehicle Stops
18.1. What is the meaning of two flashing signals of the traffic light in this situation?
UAЯке значення мають два миготливі сигнали світлофора в даній ситуації?
Clause 8.7.3 f) (Section 8 “Traffic Regulation”, traffic light signals)
“Traffic light signals have the following meanings: ... d) a flashing yellow signal or two flashing yellow signals permit movement and inform about the presence of a dangerous uncontrolled intersection or pedestrian crossing.”
Clause 1.10 (term “Pedestrian crossing”)
“Pedestrian crossing — a section of the carriageway or an engineering structure intended for pedestrian movement across the road.”
That is, the correct answer is: “They inform about the presence of a dangerous uncontrolled pedestrian crossing,” given that according to the definition in the Traffic Rules, two flashing yellow traffic light signals permit movement and at the same time warn about a dangerous uncontrolled pedestrian crossing.
In this situation, you see a traffic light displaying two flashing yellow signals. It is important to understand that this is not the standard traffic control mode, like red or green, but rather a warning signal.
According to clause 8.7.3 (f) of the Traffic Rules of Ukraine, a flashing yellow signal or two flashing yellow signals do not prohibit movement. They allow you to continue driving, but at the same time inform the driver about a hazardous section where there is no “stop/go” signal regulation.
In practice, two flashing yellow signals are installed where there is an increased risk: in particular, before an uncontrolled pedestrian crossing. This means pedestrians may enter the crossing without a traffic light permit, and the driver must reduce speed in advance, carefully monitor the situation, and be ready to stop if a pedestrian has already stepped onto the crossing or is approaching it.
Therefore, the correct answer is "They inform about the presence of a dangerous uncontrolled pedestrian crossing," since two flashing yellow signals according to clause 8.7.3 (f) allow movement and warn about a dangerous uncontrolled pedestrian crossing where increased driver attention is required.
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