Legal Documents of Kingston

Code of Kingston

Kingston
Title 15 : Motor Vehicles, Traffic and Parking
Chapter 5 : Stopping And Yielding

15-506 : At flashing traffic control signals.

Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal placed or erected in the city it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

  1. Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
  2. Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution. (2009 Code, § 15-507)