Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes

75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3114 (2026)

  Flashing signals.

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§ 3114.  Flashing signals.

(a)  General rule.--Whenever a flashing red or yellow signal is used in a traffic signal or with a traffic sign it shall require obedience by vehicular traffic as follows:

(1)  Flashing red.--When a red lens is illuminated with rapid intermittent flashes, drivers of vehicles shall stop in the same manner as at a stop sign, and the right to proceed shall be subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign as provided in section 3323 (relating to stop signs and yield signs).

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

(b)  Railroad grade crossings.--This section does not apply at railroad grade crossings. Conduct of drivers of vehicles approaching railroad grade crossings shall be governed by the rules as set forth in section 3341 (relating to obedience to signal indicating approach of train).

 

Cross References.  Section 3114 is referred to in sections 1535, 3116, 3117, 3326, 3327 of this title.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 3 cases, 1982–2005 · leading case: Commonwealth v. Wroblewski, 442 A.2d 407 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1982).
Commonwealth v. Wroblewski, 442 A.2d 407 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1982). “§3731, and for failure to stop at a flashing red signal, Section 3114(a)(1) of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C. S. §3114(a) (1). The appellee was taken to the police station where he was asked to take a breathalyzer test.”
Commonwealth v. Schlegel, 845 A.2d 759 (Pa. 2004). “the Vehicle Code, a steady yellow light at an intersection is a warning that the related green indication is being terminated or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter, whereas a steady red signal indicates that the vehicle shall stop at the stop line or…”
Commonwealth v. Glasser, 75 Pa. D. & C.4th 71 (2005). “” 75 Pa.C.S. §3114(a)(1). Pursuant to section 3323, “every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if no stop line is present, before entering a crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if no crosswalk is present, then…”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3114(a) — 1 case
Commonwealth v. Wroblewski, 442 A.2d 407 (Pa. Commw. Ct. 1982). “§3731, and for failure to stop at a flashing red signal, Section 3114(a)(1) of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C. S. §3114(a) (1). The appellee was taken to the police station where he was asked to take a breathalyzer test.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3114(a)(1) — 2 cases
Commonwealth v. Schlegel, 845 A.2d 759 (Pa. 2004). “the Vehicle Code, a steady yellow light at an intersection is a warning that the related green indication is being terminated or that a red indication will be exhibited immediately thereafter, whereas a steady red signal indicates that the vehicle shall stop at the stop line or…”
Commonwealth v. Glasser, 75 Pa. D. & C.4th 71 (2005). “” 75 Pa.C.S. §3114(a)(1). Pursuant to section 3323, “every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if no stop line is present, before entering a crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if no crosswalk is present, then…”
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