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SECTION 3 TRAFFIC LIGHTS

by Mark Nolan

Article 145 Traffic lights for pedestrians

The meaning of the lights of traffic lights is the following:   A) A non-flashing red light, in the form of a motionless pedestrian, indicates to pedestrians that they should not start crossing the road.   B) A green non-flashing light, in the form of a moving pedestrian, indicates to pedestrians that they may begin...

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Article 146 Traffic lights for vehicles

The meaning of their lights and arrows is as follows:   A) A non-flashing red light prohibits passage. While it remains on, vehicles must not pass the traffic light or the stop line closest to it, if there is one. If the traffic light is inside or on the opposite side of an intersection, vehicles...

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Article 147 Square traffic lights for vehicles or lanes

Traffic lights in lanes exclusively affect the vehicles that travel in the lane on which they are located or on the one indicated on the variable signalling panel, and the meaning of their lights is as follows:   A) A red signal in the form of a cross determines the prohibition to occupy the indicated...

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Article 148 Traffic lights reserved for certain vehicles

1. When the signals on the traffic lights have the illuminated silhouette of a bicycle, their indications refer exclusively to cycles and mopeds.   Not stopping at a red light will see a cyclist rider liable for a fine of 200 euro and a moped rider, in addition, the loss of four points.   2....

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