Los Alamos County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 38. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES |
Article IV. SIGNS, SIGNALS AND MARKINGS |
§ 38-198. Flashing signals.
Whenever an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal, it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:
(1)
Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when marked, or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign; or
(2)
Flashing yellow (caution signal). When a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(Ord. No. 85-218, § 2, 1995; Code 1985, § 10.05.008; Ord. No. 02-236, § 15, 12-17-2013)
State law reference
Similar provisions, NMSA 1978, § 66-7-107.