What action should a driver take at a flashing red light?

When a driver encounters a flashing red light, the appropriate action is to stop and treat it as a four-way stop. This means that all traffic at the intersection must come to a complete stop, allowing drivers to assess the situation and determine when it's safe to proceed. After stopping, drivers should yield to any vehicles or pedestrians already in the intersection or those that arrive first.

This traffic signal is designed to enhance safety at intersections where visibility may be limited or where there have been previous accidents. By treating a flashing red light like a stop sign, drivers contribute to a controlled and predictable flow of traffic, reducing the risk of collisions. This is particularly important when considering that other vehicles and pedestrians are also navigating the intersection.

In contrast, proceeding without stopping, yielding to oncoming traffic without stopping, or moving quickly through the intersection do not adhere to the traffic regulations for a flashing red light and may lead to dangerous situations.