When you see a flashing red ball, you should:

Come to a complete stop.
Proceed as if it were a stop sign.
Look in all directions for approaching traffic and pedestrians and proceed only when it is safe to do so.
All of the above.
Explanation

A flashing red ball (beacon) may be located above stop signs or suspended over the roadway to provide special emphasis. When drivers encounter a flashing red ball, they should treat it as they would a stop sign. This means coming to a complete stop, looking in all directions for approaching traffic and pedestrians, and proceeding only when it is safe to do so.

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