What does a flashing yellow light indicate at an intersection?

A flashing yellow light at an intersection is a warning signal that instructs drivers to proceed with caution. It indicates that there may be a potential hazard or that the driver needs to be particularly alert to the conditions at the intersection. This could include other vehicles, pedestrians, or specific traffic patterns that require careful navigation.

While it's important to approach with caution, the flashing yellow light does not require a complete stop like a solid yellow or red light would. Instead, it signals that drivers should slow down and prepare to yield to other traffic or pedestrians as necessary, but they are allowed to continue through the intersection if it is safe to do so. This differs from signals that explicitly ask for complete stops or those that indicate pedestrian crossing priorities, which are typically marked differently.