Road Signs & Markings

A flashing yellow (amber) traffic light indicates slowing down and proceeding with caution.. A flashing amber traffic light tells you to slow down and proceed carefully, giving way to other vehicles and pedestrians as the normal give-way rules require.

A continuous yellow line along the road edge indicates no stopping at any time.. A continuous yellow line marked along the edge of the road indicates a no-stopping zone where you must not stop your vehicle at any time.

This keeps roads clear of parked vehicles, especially near intersections, ensuring traffic flow and safety. A diagram for this topic isn't available yet — the worked example below walks the same reasoning step by step.

• !Some drivers may incorrectly assume it's a parking zone or bicycle lane due to the yellow colour, but the key indicator is the continuous line.
• !Many people incorrectly assume they can cross centre lines to overtake or when traffic ahead is slow.
• !Some people may think that a red light always means they must come to a complete stop and not proceed in any direction, but the green arrow is an exception to this rule.
• !Many drivers mistakenly believe a flashing yellow light means they have the right of way, but it actually requires them to slow down and give way to other traffic.

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