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Wisconsin · Through 2023-24 Wisconsin Statutes updated through 2025 Wis. Act 247 (published 9-4-26)

Wis. Stat. § 346.39: Flashing signals.

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Where this section sits in the code
  1. Chs. 340-351, Vehicles
  2. Chapter 346 Rules Of The Road
  3. SUBCHAPTER VI TRAFFIC SIGNS, SIGNALS, AND PAVEMENT MARKINGS

Whenever flashing red or yellow signals are used they require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

(1) Flashing red (stop signal). When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, operators of vehicles shall stop before entering the nearest crosswalk at an intersection or at a limit line when 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.

(2) Flashing yellow (caution signal). Subject to s. 346.37 (1) (e), when a yellow lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, operators of vehicles may proceed through the intersection or past such signal only with caution.

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