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.
Slow down
Stop
A red light - steady or flashing - means STOP. A steady amber light means Caution - signal about to change. A flashing amber light means SLOW DOWN.
In the U.S.A it means you have the right of way but proceed with caution.
It means you should slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. "Slow down and cross the intersection carefully."
It means you should slow down and be prepared to stop if necessary. "Slow down and cross the intersection carefully."
means nothing Wrong! It means caution. Something requires extra attention. At an intersection, a flashing circular yellow means to take extra caution, and watch for traffic on the cross road (which has a flashing red light). A flashing red light is the same as a stop sign. A flashing yellow arrow means you ma turn in the direction of the arrow, but you must yield to conflicting traffic. If the flashing yellow light is not at an intersection, it either calls attention to a road hazard on an accompanying sign, or indicates that a special regulation indicated on the sign is in effect (School speed limit 20 when flashing).
The red flashing traffic light means that you are to come to a stop, yield to other traffic and then you can procede when the way is clear.
Traffic approaching the light is to stop. If the way is clear, traffic can then proceed through the intersection.
Clear active runway
clear the active runway
In aviation, flashing red means get of the runway if you are on the ground and it means the airport is not safe for landing if you are in the air.
Return to Starting Point on Airport
stop and proceed when clear, with caution (of course)