Having a somewhat special status, the orange light should normally be synonymous with stopping. But what are the rules?
When the traffic light turns orange, we generally have two options: stop or continue driving, and we must then quickly make a decision. That’s in practice. Because in theory, the orange light should normally be synonymous with a total stop, just like a red light. And on this subject, the Highway Code is very clear, since thearticle R412-31 specifies that ” all drivers must stop in front of a fixed yellow traffic light, except in the case where, when the said light is switched on, the driver can no longer stop his vehicle under sufficient safety conditions ».
Compulsory stop
In theory, it is therefore compulsory to stop, except in an emergency, if a vehicle is too close to you, for example, and the safety conditions are therefore not optimal for you to stop. As you have understood, it therefore remains quite subjective, and is therefore left to the discretion of the agent who verbalizes you if ever he is present. Because the radars lights are not approved to flash you orange, while it is tolerated to pass it.
On the other hand, if the officer considers that it was quite possible to arrest you, then you risk a fixed fine of 35 €, reduced to €22 in the event of payment within two weeks. Fortunately, no points will be deducted from your driving license.
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Having a somewhat special status, the orange light should normally be synonymous with stopping. But what are the rules?
When the traffic light turns orange, we generally have two options: stop or continue driving, and we must then quickly make a decision. That’s in practice. Because in theory, the orange light should normally be synonymous with a total stop, just like a red light. And on this subject, the Highway Code is very clear, since thearticle R412-31 specifies that ” all drivers must stop in front of a fixed yellow traffic light, except in the case where, when the said light is switched on, the driver can no longer stop his vehicle under sufficient safety conditions ».
Compulsory stop
In theory, it is therefore compulsory to stop, except in an emergency, if a vehicle is too close to you, for example, and the safety conditions are therefore not optimal for you to stop. As you have understood, it therefore remains quite subjective, and is therefore left to the discretion of the agent who verbalizes you if ever he is present. Because the radars lights are not approved to flash you orange, while it is tolerated to pass it.
On the other hand, if the officer considers that it was quite possible to arrest you, then you risk a fixed fine of 35 €, reduced to €22 in the event of payment within two weeks. Fortunately, no points will be deducted from your driving license.
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