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News Filed Tue, Nov 10 8:14 PM

Roseville refresher: what a flashing yellow left-turn arrow means

Roseville has used flashing yellow left-turn arrows for more than a decade. Here is a quick reminder of what drivers should do.

The short version
  1. A flashing yellow left-turn arrow means you may enter the intersection and turn left after yielding to oncoming traffic.
  2. Turn only when it is safe to do so.
  3. The signal may also show a green arrow for a protected left turn when conditions allow, such as peak travel times or active pedestrian crossings.
  4. The city says these signals help traffic flow, reduce delays and limit vehicle emissions. (Release)
What's happening

A reminder on flashing yellow arrows

Source
City of Roseville news release

Roseville intersections have had flashing yellow left-turn arrows for more than a decade. The city shared a quick refresher on what they mean and how to use them.

A flashing yellow arrow means you may enter the intersection and make a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic. Proceed only when it is safe to do so.

How the signals work

Green arrows can also appear

Source
City of Roseville news release

The signal may also display a green arrow, giving a protected left turn when conditions allow. The city says this can happen during peak travel times or when pedestrian crossings are active.

According to the city, these signals help improve traffic flow, reduce delays and limit vehicle emissions. They are used at more than a dozen locations in Roseville and in cities throughout California, Nevada and around the nation.

How to take part

Watch the animation and get city updates

Source
City of Roseville news release

The city offers a short animation as a refresher on how flashing yellow left-turn arrows work.

Residents can also subscribe to the city's Public Works newsletter for updates.

Read the original City of Roseville news release →

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