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Regional Boards => Central States => Topic started by: US71 on September 21, 2010, 02:45:09 PM

Title: Flashing Yield Signs
Post by: US71 on September 21, 2010, 02:45:09 PM
According to a post on Facebook, flashing Yield signs are coming soon to I-44 at Business 71 near Joplin.

I've seen flashing STOP signs in Texas, but this appears to be something new.

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?pid=4952909&fbid=465949179742&id=106851169742
Title: Re: Flashing Yield Signs
Post by: Revive 755 on September 22, 2010, 09:32:36 PM
Shouldn't a yield sign flash yellow instead of red, especially with yellow meaning yield per the new flashing yellow turn arrows?
Title: Re: Flashing Yield Signs
Post by: US71 on September 22, 2010, 10:58:35 PM
Quote from: Revive 755 on September 22, 2010, 09:32:36 PM
Shouldn't a yield sign flash yellow instead of red, especially with yellow meaning yield per the new flashing yellow turn arrows?

BUT: Yield signs are no longer yellow. Beyond that, you'd have to ask MoDOT
Title: Re: Flashing Yield Signs
Post by: Alps on September 24, 2010, 08:43:45 PM
Yellow lights imply going slow and the need for caution, but do not imply any need to stop.  The actual action to be taken at a Yield is to look at approaching traffic and stop if necessary.  Because a stop may be required, it's red and not yellow.