Wisconsin Statutes (Last Updated: January 10, 2017) |
Chapter 346. Rules Of The Road |
SubChapter VI. TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS |
Section 346.39. Flashing signals.
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- Whenever flashing red or yellow signals are used they require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:(1) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, operators 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 is subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.(2) Flashing yellow (caution signal). Subject to s. 346.37 (1) (e) , when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, operators of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
2015 a. 74
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Sub. (2) imposes a greater duty of care on a driver proceeding through an intersection with a flashing yellow light than on a driver proceeding where an intersection is not so controlled. Sabinasz v. Milwaukee & Suburban Transport Corp.
71 Wis. 2d 218
,
238 N.W.2d 99
(1975).