The three colours
- Red: stop before the stop line.
- Yellow: stop, unless you are so close that you can no longer stop safely.
- Green: you may drive on, but you must still give way where the rules require it, for example to pedestrians when you turn.
Flashing yellow and lights that are off
A flashing yellow light, or a traffic light that is completely off, means: be careful. The light does not regulate traffic. Then signs, road markings and the general priority rules apply.
Arrows
- A light with an arrow only applies to traffic going in the direction of the arrow.
- Choose the right lane in time. On a lane with arrows on the road you must follow the direction of that lane.
Lights for buses and trams
Special lights with white stripes or dots are for buses and trams only. As a car driver you follow your own traffic light.
Order of rules
A police officer's signals come before traffic lights, and traffic lights come before signs and road markings. If an officer signals you to drive while your light is red, follow the officer.