You are approaching a pelican crossing and the traffic light changes from red to flashing amber. The crossing is clear and there are no pedestrians waiting to cross. What should you do?

Explanation

At a pelican crossing, the sequence includes a flashing amber phase after the red ‘Stop’ light. The Highway Code (Rule 196) states that you MUST stop at the red light. When the amber light is flashing, you MUST give way to any pedestrians on the crossing. If the amber light is flashing and the crossing is completely clear, you may proceed with caution, watching carefully in case anyone steps onto the crossing.