Ch. 2 · Pedestrian Conduct

A flashing green pedestrian signal has the same meaning as a yellow signal, so there is no problem starting to cross after it begins flashing.

[True / False · Medium]

Momoka

Flashing green means the same as yellow, so I can still start crossing, right?

Hikari

Nope, that's false. Yellow means prepare to stop — so you can't start crossing once it flashes.

Momoka

Oh! So flashing is basically a warning to wrap it up?

Hikari

Exactly. If you haven't stepped out yet, don't start — wait for the next green.

Source: Ch. 2 Pedestrian Conduct · Section (第3節 横断の仕方) · Rules of the Road, Ch.2 §3 (How to cross) — Use pedestrian crossings, footbridges, or underpasses where available. Where none exists, cross at the shortest right-angle path after confirming safety. Stop signals from a police officer override pedestrian-signal lights.

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