Flashing Yellow Arrows: Confusion or Safety? | Durham News

Durham News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 28, 2026 · 1m

Traffic lights got their red, yellow, green signals for a reason — but now some towns are testing flashing yellow turn arrows to ease congestion during off-peak hours. The idea? Drivers yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians, keeping things flowing safely. But confusion is mounting: drivers feel like they’re gambling at intersections, especially when one direction flashes yellow while another glows green. Legally, you can go — just watch out. Towns say safety’s still the goal, but the message isn’t clicking for everyone. Where these arrows go next? Still up in the air — and how drivers…