Section 7: Traffic lights and signals
This section builds on Section 6, which covers traffic signs and road markings.
This section covers two general forms of traffic signals:
- traffic lights, which direct the flow of traffic, and
signals given by motorists and cyclists to indicate their intent.
Traffic lights
These include lights controlling junctions and pedestrian crossings.
A red light means ‘Stop’. If the light is red as you approach it, you must not go beyond the stop line at that light or, if there is no stop line, you must not go beyond the light.
A green light means you may go on if the way is clear. Take special care if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing. A green light is not a right of way – it is an indication that you can proceed with caution.