Flashing
Yellow
Arrows
Why
Flashing
Yellow
Arrows?
For more information, including a
link to download this brochure and to
view a video about FYAs, go to
The City of Tyler has
www.TylerFlashingArrow.com
implemented a new traffic signal
display to provide a safer, more
efficient left turn for motorists.
The flashing yellow arrow (FYA)
left turn signal replaces the
circular green indication for left
turns at selected intersections.
The flashing yellow arrow
permits the driver to turn
left when oncoming traffic
is clear. Drivers should yield
to oncoming traffic and
pedestrians. When it is safe,
proceed with caution through
the intersection.
City of Tyler
Traffic Engineering Department
PO Box 2039
Tyler, Texas 75710-2039
(903) 531-1201
www.cityoftyler.org
for a safer turn
How Flashing Yellow Arrows Work…
A solid red arrow means STOP. Drivers turning left
must stop.
A solid yellow arrow indicates this traffic signal will be
turning red. (Do not assume oncoming traffic has a red
light. Their signal may still be green.)
Why are Flashing
Yellow Arrows better?
• It’s safer. A national study demonstrated
that drivers made fewer mistakes with the
new signals than with traditional signals.
• It’s more efficient. The new signals provide
traffic engineers more options to handle
variable traffic volumes.
• It’s more consistent. You’ll see the same
signals in every state because the new
A flashing yellow arrow means turns are permitted, but
you must first yield to oncoming traffic and pedestrians,
then proceed with caution.
signals are being introduced throughout
the U.S. The Federal Manual on
Uniform Traffic Control Devices includes
these signals as an approved traffic
control device, and their use has grown
significantly in the last two years.
A solid green arrow means turn left. Oncoming traffic
must stop.
• Other cities that have already begun
using FYAs include Garland, Irving,
Carrollton, San Antonio, Sugarland,
Waco, Richardson, Arlington, Grapevine,
Midland, Houston, Beaumont and Plano.
Did You Know?
Since 2008, the City of Tyler has installed more than 43 flashing yellow arrow signals to help
improve traffic flow.
Preliminary studies on the intersections where the first 14 flashing yellow arrows were installed
showed an eight percent decrease in crashes.
Learn more at:
www.tylerflashingarrow.com