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A single amber light shows at traffic lights. What does it mean?

  • Drive on, the way is clear
  • The lights have failed
  • Get ready — green is coming next
  • Stop, unless you have crossed the line or stopping could be dangerous
    Correct

Why?

A single amber light means stop. Rule 109 of The Highway Code says the only reasons to keep going are that you have already crossed the stop line, or you are so close that stopping suddenly could cause a crash. Amber comes before red, not before green.

Highway Code rule 109

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