28-647. Flashing signals


If an illuminated flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic sign or signal
it requires obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:


1. Flashing red stop signal. If a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent
flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an
intersection or at a limit line if marked, or if none, then before entering the
intersection, and the right to proceed is subject to the rules applicable after making a
stop at a stop sign. On receipt of a record of judgment for a violation of this
paragraph, the department shall order the person to attend and successfully complete
traffic survival school training and educational sessions within sixty days after the
department issues the order. Notwithstanding section 28-3315, if the person fails to
attend or successfully complete traffic survival school training and educational
sessions, the department shall suspend the person's driving privilege pursuant to section
28-3306 until the person attends and successfully completes traffic survival school
training and educational sessions. A person whose driving privilege is suspended
pursuant to this paragraph may request a hearing. If the person requests a hearing, the
department shall conduct the hearing as prescribed in section 28-3306. A law enforcement
officer or a jurisdiction issuing a citation to a person who violates this paragraph
shall provide written notice to the person that if eligible, the person may attend
defensive driving school or, if not eligible or if the person chooses not to attend
defensive driving school and is convicted or enters a plea of responsible for a violation
of this paragraph, the person must attend and successfully complete traffic survival
school training and educational sessions. The notice shall include a reference to red
light violations and state that if the person is required to attend traffic survival
school the person will receive notice from the motor vehicle division.


2. Flashing yellow caution signal. If a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid
intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past
the signal only with caution.