The Flashing Yellow Arrow is Coming to Alabama

• November 17th, 2016

The new flashing yellow arrow means turns are permitted, BUT you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, then turn with caution. A flashing yellow arrow signal offers a safer, more efficient way to handle traffic turning left at busy intersections.

• IT’S SAFER: Research shows drivers make fewer mistakes with the new signals than with traditional left-turn arrow signals.
• IT’S MORE EFFICIENT: The new signals provide engineers with more options to handle variable traffic volumes.
• IT’S MORE CONSISTENT: You’ll soon see the new signal in Alabama and throughout the United States.