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Traffic lights
Some UK drivers who have never driven abroad will be surprised at the light sequence of lights is different to that which they are used to.
What the lights mean:
| Red | Stop and wait at the stop line. |
| Green | Move off if the way is clear and safe to do so. |
| Amber | Stop. You may only proceed at amber if you have crossed the stop line or are so close to it that stopping might cause an accident. |
Be sensible, avoid slamming on your brakes at the last moment, or trying to 'beat' the lights!
Green filters
At some traffic light junctions you will see a green filter arrow. This means that if the road is clear and it is safe, you can move off in the direction of the arrow; you can do this even if there is a red light showing for other directions.
Flashing amber filters
You may also come across flashing amber arrows; these mean that you can proceed with caution but must be prepared to yield.
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