Vermont § 1024 - Flashing signals
Full text of Vermont Vermont Statutes Online § 1024 — Flashing signals, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 1024. Flashing signals
- (a) Whenever a flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal, it requires
obedience by vehicular traffic as follows: (1) Flashing red: When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers
shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit
line when marked, or, if there are none, before entering the intersection, and the
right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop
sign. (2) Flashing yellow: When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes,
drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past the signal only with
caution. (b) This section does not apply to railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers approaching
railroad grade crossings is governed by sections 1071, 1072, and 1073 of this title. (c) This section does not apply to operators of vehicles encountering school buses. Conduct
of drivers encountering school buses is governed by section 1075 of this title. (Added 1971, No. 258 (Adj. Sess.), § 3, eff. March 1, 1973.)
Frequently Asked Questions About Vermont § 1024
What does Vermont Statutes Online § 1024 cover?
Section 1024 ("Flashing signals") is part of the Vermont Statutes Online, the codified statutory law of Vermont. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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