Must-Know

What does one or more yellow lights flashing at traffic signals mean?

All cars must stop as emergency vehicles are coming through

The lights are faulty. Be careful and apply the Give Way rules

There's a diversion ahead

Move to the left hand side of the road

Drive on at the same speed

In New Zealand, when one or more traffic lights at an intersection are flashing yellow, it indicates that the traffic lights are malfunctioning. In this situation, all drivers should adopt a cautious driving approach and must adhere to the Give Way rules. The purpose of this regulation is to ensure that traffic can flow smoothly and orderly through the intersection when the traffic lights are not functioning properly, thereby preventing traffic accidents caused by confusion.