Motorists should be aware of changes to the traffic signal on NC Hwy. 54 (Raleigh Road) at Hamilton Road. The changes include a flashing yellow arrow for left turns on N.C. 54 to notify left-turning motorists that they must yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians before turning.
The flashing yellow arrow traffic signals consist of four arrow lights that are used exclusively for left-turning traffic. The arrow traffic signals are separate from the traffic signals containing circular lights for through traffic.
A solid red arrow means stop. A solid yellow arrows means stop if it is safe to do so. A flashing yellow arrow means turns are permitted, but you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians must proceed with caution. A solid green arrow means turn left; oncoming traffic must stop.