Traffic lights - amber (yellow)

Rule: At regulated crossings, when the light is amber (yellow), go only if you can cross the complete crossing before the light turns red. Otherwise, stop before the stop line.

Traffic logic: If the lights change straight from green to red, the driver may not be able to clear the crossing before the green-light traffic reaches his car. This may cause crashes. Hence, five seconds before the light turns red, there is an amber indication.

If you cannot clear the crossing before the light turns red, stop before the stop line.  For vehicles within the speed limit, it is almost always possible to clear the crossing from the stop line before the light changes from yellow to red. In case of slow and heavy traffic (jam), stop immediately as the light turns yellow. Don't take chances. If you are still in the crossing when the light turns red, you can be fined for cutting a red light. Added to which, it's not safe, and at the least, you will be jamming the crossing for traffic which now has right of way.

Driving hints: In many cities, there is a countdown timer for red and green lights. This is timed for straight traffic, so your time may be less if you are turning right. Use this information wisely, and avoid speeding at the crossing.