Flashing signals.
Municipal Code of Chicago § 9-8-030
in effect9-8-030 Flashing signals.
Whenever flashing red or yellow signal indications are in place, the signals shall indicate and apply to drivers of vehicles as follows:
(a) Flashing Red Indication. When a red signal is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, the operator of any vehicle shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a stop line when marked, or, if none, then before entering the intersection, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign.
(b) Flashing Yellow Indication. When a yellow signal is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, the operator of any vehicle may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.
(Added Coun. J. 7-12-90, p. 18634)
Source: City of Chicago, Municipal Code of Chicago (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/chicago/latest/chicago_il/0-0-0-2645230Fetched: 10/24/2026
