Flashing yellow arrows: A quick refresher
Nov 5, 2026
Do you know what to do when you see a flashing yellow left-turn arrow?
Intersections around Roseville have featured flashing yellow left-turn arrows for more than a decade. Here's a quick reminder of what they mean and how to use them.
A flashing yellow arrow means you may enter the intersection and make a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic. Proceed only when it is safe to do so.
The signal may also display a green arrow, providing a protected left turn when conditions allow, such as during peak travel times or when pedestrian crossings are active.
These signals help improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and limit vehicle emissions.
In addition to the more than a dozen locations in Roseville, these signals are used in cities throughout California, Nevada, and around the nation.
Watch this short animation for a refresher on how flashing yellow left-turn arrows work.
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Intersections around Roseville have featured flashing yellow left-turn arrows for more than a decade. Here's a quick reminder of what they mean and how to use them.A flashing yellow arrow means you may enter the intersection and make a left turn after yielding to oncoming traffic. Proceed only when it is safe to do so.
The signal may also display a green arrow, providing a protected left turn when conditions allow, such as during peak travel times or when pedestrian crossings are active.
These signals help improve traffic flow, reduce delays, and limit vehicle emissions.
In addition to the more than a dozen locations in Roseville, these signals are used in cities throughout California, Nevada, and around the nation.
Watch this short animation for a refresher on how flashing yellow left-turn arrows work.
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