Road and traffic signs
The traffic lights ahead turn amber as you approach. Where must you stop?
- Anywhere before the junction
- At the first white stop lineCorrect
- In the middle of the junction
- You never need to stop for an amber light
Why?
Amber means stop, unless you have already crossed the line or stopping might cause a crash. Rule 178 of The Highway Code says you must stop behind the first white stop line reached when the lights are amber or red, keeping the junction and any cycle box clear.
Highway Code rule 178