Driving Rules & Regulations
Traffic lights in Ciudad Obregon
Traffic Light Rules and Operations
You must obey traffic light signals when driving in Mexico.
Below is a description of how the traffic lights in Mexico operate, we advise that you take extra precaution when approaching traffic lights in Ciudad Obregon to avoid putting yourself in any unnecessary danger:
- Red light: Stop.
- Green Light: Go, if the road is clear of traffic. Be careful if you intend to turn left or right and give way to pedestrians who are crossing.
- Green arrow: Go, if the way is clear, but only in the direction shown by the arrow. You may proceed in the direction of the green arrow even if the light for other directions is red.
- Flashing Green Light: to indicate that the Amber light (Caution phase) is about to engage.
- Amber Light: (caution Phase) to indicate that the lights are going to turn Red (stop).
Note:
If only the amber light is illuminated (NOT flashing), the light is about to turn red. You must stop unless you are so close to the line, that to stop may cause an accident.
If the green light is flashing as you approach the traffic lights, it is advisable to prepare to stop as the amber light only on transmits for a short period before the lights in the opposite direction turn green.
