Alaska Administrative Code
Title 13 - Public Safety
Part 1 - Division of Alaska State Troopers
Chapter 02 - Motor Vehicle and Driving Offenses: Rules of the Road
Article 1 - Traffic-Control Devices
13 AAC 02.020 - Flashing signals

Universal Citation: 13 AK Admin Code 02.020

Current through February 24, 2025

(a) A flashing red or yellow light which appears in a traffic signal or a traffic sign requires obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

(1) flashing red (stop signal) - when a red lens is lighted with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles must stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it; the right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign;

(2) circular flashing yellow (caution signal) - when a yellow circular lens is lighted with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed cautiously through the intersection or past the yellow signal; drivers must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles lawfully within the intersection, to other vehicles approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited;

(3) flashing yellow arrow (yield turn signal) - when a yellow arrow lens is lighted with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed cautiously through the intersection to make the movement indicated by the arrow; drivers must yield the right-of-way to other vehicles lawfully within the intersection, to other vehicles approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard, and to pedestrians lawfully within the intersection or an adjacent crosswalk at the time the signal is exhibited.

(b) This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings where the conduct of drivers is prescribed in secs. 240 - 255 of this chapter.

Authority:AS 28.05.011

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