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What does A traffic light with a flashing red signal means?

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When you see flashing red lights at a 4-way Stop Light instead of normal traffic signals you should approach the intersection as if it was a 4-way Stop Sign, alternating N/S and E/W lanes proceeding through the intersection, one car at a time.

Typically this type of situation happens when the traffic signal system is malfunctioning.

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