It does mean slow down, however it depends on the situation. For example IF the light is YELLOW and about to turn RED and there is a great big truck not far behind you who could not stop in time if you stop, then you would obviously speed up to AVOID being hit by that truck ( or other car / motor bike etc ).Edited 18-Aug-21 06:35am

Sometimes it's safer to just keep on going, better on your brakes and there could be someone right up your bumper who expects you to keep on going. It's a split second thing, usually I make the right call but not always!

I was at a turn left lane with traffic going both ways at the intersection. I could not move out into the traffic until the lights changed and the traffic going north stopped. However, this idiot behind me ran up my behind and was yelling and screaming at me to go. Not sure where he wanted me to go. This happens at the traffic lights a lot these days. Morons high on something. He was still screaming when I was able to move. Needless to say I did not get out and there was minimal damage to my car but anyway and not worth confronting this person as I am sure I would have been smashed by this violent man.

So far I know the law states that if the light turns yellow you must slow down and stop it its safe to do so(if you have enough stopping distance)However if you are that close that its impossible to stop in time you can proceed.But dont speed up as many cameras are red light and speed as well.Usuall the red light camera gets triggered0.3 seconds after the light turns red.That the way I learnt it

they need to get through asap, idiots

Slow down of course

it sounds that some states don't have the flashing amber to warn the drivers that the lights will be changing to amber so they can start to slow down before you get to the intersection and these days every set of lights have cameras, and red lights regardless to the situation a fine will be issued

cause they idiots

It depends where you're: if approaching a traffic light then slow down, but if in the middle of the intersection then speed up to avoid red light

I always do A these days. Couldn't afford the fine for going through the lights illegally. If someone behind me hits me, then he has to pay.

I cannot reply to that without using extremely vulgar words.

I got rear ended at the lights and asked the guy "Did you not see my brake lights?" and his reply was "No, I was only watching the light." He wanted it to stay yellow so he could get through. What a doofus.

We should prepare to stop on anber. However if a car is too close behind and is nit intending to stop then we need to speed up to get out of the way.

stop as it is about to change to red be safe please

Some people run red lights, they don't seem to care. They just want to get from A to B as fast as they can and don't care about the consequences. Many a time you see people going over the amber light because there is a car so close behind them they would get rear ended if they stopped.

Seems some people are coloured blind

There are two types of action here. 1.Too late to slow down. If you brake sharply someone will smash you in the back. 2. Simply hurrying. Forgetting the principle "Start getting ready earlier to ensure you do not need to speed at the traffic lights".

A - unless you have some idiot on your tail that has no intention of doing that!

To get to their location quickly.

A

they think they can get through before it changes to red which is silly. you should always slow down and stop

A of course

Yellow light means slow down be cautious

WE LIVE IN A FAST SOCIETY THAT HAS TO GET WHERE THEY WANT TO GO LIKE YESTERDAY SADLY.

I just understand some people. Do they not know to slow down...

Lucky for me, we don't have traffic lights where we live or in the surrounding areas; woopee! Years ago, I would have sped up but these days, I take it easy and slow right down ....... old age I guess, has it's virtues?? (lol)Edited 12-Aug-21 15:36pm

A lucky i don't drive, i only drive my husband nuts.

Human Nature! The Police are very aware of that though...my teenage (Of course!) niece got pinged for doing just that a few years back, just a warning I think.. though she did lose her licence at around that time. Not just an age thing...was in a vehicle with a 60+ driver recently...went through not one but 2 red lights.....

The only time I go through a yellow light is when I attempt to stop but it's to late & it's safer for me to go through it, without speeding up.Edited 12-Aug-21 15:01pm

Perhaps lame brain attitude which off course can lead to being lame elsewhere

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A

I read a survey once that said that Queensland drivers drive though intersections up to 8 seconds after the lights have changed to red....we were also the slowest at driving off when the lights turned green too...our traffic lights here reflect that...just watch!

I think Yellow is what most people think is a Second chance (another crack at it) having arrived a bit late for the Green light (-:Edited 12-Aug-21 13:48pm

because they may be in trouble with someone

I was clearly not being ironic enough. I ride my bike every day, wear eye hurting high viz and still struggle with myopic drivers ignoring me completely regardless of road signing or traffic controls. I have to not only obey the road rules, I have to be prepared for the idiots in tonnes of metal who ignore them and everyone else. This is the regular daily experience of the cyclist, in my opinion

A

A, we were almost wiped out a couple of weeks ago by a truckie going through a RED light.

B but depends just how close you are to the white line. I have been driving and lights went to yellow about 30 feet from the line. bit hard to stop in that distance if doing 80 on major road

They say to slow down but no one really does that, they all speed up to get through the lights. Me included and not because I am in a hurry just that some lights take soooo long too change.

If you think yellow (0range) means slow down, I think you should re-acquaint yourself with the Motor Traffic Act!

Because people just push the limits….it’s human nature to do so but not always the right thing to do…lol

B as they don't want the long wait at lights

B

Depends on the situation. If you can't stop in time you need to go through so speed up. If the car behind is too close you need to go. If the weather is wet you can't slam the brakes too hard either. Sure some are just idiots but there are legitimate reasons to go through. Yellow gives a warning that it will change to red, it is up to the driver to determine if they can safely stop.

those who dont slow down and stop on amber lights (YELLOW) should pay a heavy fine $1000. Hit them in the pocket

Because they are impatient idiots.

A lot of traffic lights are also speed cameras now… specifically to stop this behaviour..

TRAFFIC LIGHTS ARE A PART OF OUR LIFE, IF EVERYBODY OBEYED THEM THERE WOULD BE LESS PROBLEMS ON OUR ROAD SYSTEM

Too many don't worry these days and just go through the red light. I always make sure those on the right of me are going to stop before proceeding.

Sometimes as you get very close to intersection it goes yellow its better to go through than jam on the anchors and get rear ended and /or depending on road conditions ie wet suddenly braking could cause you to lose control. This is allowed. Where the problem is, is with the 5 cars behind you who speed up to go through because they are feel entitled and lazy. One intersection(3 roads part of State highway 1)here I use often and have lost count of the number of times I could have been T boned in drivers door by vehicles running late yellow and into the red, this is car and often heavy truck & trailers cos they dont want to stop then have to grind up the hill. By watching lights change I can tell when my green is coming and I then check the road these drivers could come from and hesitate if necessary rather than moving off when I get a green, Have complained to authorities twice so far, last time they got a right bollocking.They seemed to be taking it seriously at the time(but didnt do anything that would make an immediate difference) and nothing really has changed

Not all people. I watch tradesmen and young drivers are the ones who speed up. They don't realise they may end up 'dead on time' for the sake of that one or two minutes of waiting.

Because they're idiots who think they're going to miss out or be left behind. If your late 1 traffic light will not make any difference. You will still be late. So own up to that fact and then drive sensibly.

They speed up to try and beat the red light. Not a wise move though.

Even as a non driver it means slow down and stop alot of people are just in a hurry these days and I don't think it's worth risking lives but I have noticed being a passenger if your meant to be somewhere you will hit every red light

If you are approaching them when they show Yellow/Amber you are required to stop and should not enter the controlled area. If they change to Yellow/Amber when you are already in the intersection/junction etc. then you may continue. If you decide to continue after the lights turn you can be fined - of course that only happens if the Police are present and not just swanning around in their powerful motor cars!

As a cyclist, I must ask, 'What are these things called traffic lights????' ioi

My next door neighbour at 92 decided that...never mind orange lights, to him red lights were merely a guide. after he had strolled through several, he doesn't drive any more now. The car has vanished, too. Enduring Power of Attorney., can't beat it.

You could slow down when you at yellow light.

Slow down and prepare to stop

The yellow light means the light is in the process to turn red which is a warning to slow down and stop. A lot of drivers think of it as a got to rush to get through before it turns red so they dont have to stop. I'm a definite stop driver because I do not want to cause an accident and I dont want a ticket for running the red light. I dont like the idea of wasting money with getting tickets. I dont know if you get points or whatever they do.

Some people are taught to drive others are taught to pass the driving test. Those who are taught to drive know what the rules are and mostly stick to them.

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Sometimes you may get stuck in the intersection and have to floor it, Ringwood is horrific for itEdited 12-Aug-21 01:38am

Actually it does not mean slow down it means come to a stop before the red light hits. You do not have to slam the brakes on of course as if it changes just as you hit the intersection or as you are crossing it then this is lawful. If you speed up from further back to beat the red light then this is illegal. Edited 13-Aug-21 07:32am

vision issues - don't drive - don't know why drivers ignore traffic lights and don't care why - unless drivers attempt to run me over in the crosswalk (when the walk light is on) - LOL

In a hurry? Doesn't want to stop? Late? Many reasons.