It is against the law to enter an intersection when:
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The light is about to turn yellow.
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You can't get all the way across before the light turns red.
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The light is yellow and you can stop safely.
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The light is flashing yellow and you didn't stop first.
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Explanation
Even if you have a green light, do not start across an intersection if you cannot get completely across before the traffic signal light turns red. If there are vehicles blocking your way, wait until you are sure you can clear the intersection before you enter it.
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