At a flashing yellow light, both pedestrians and vehicles must always come to a complete stop.

黄色の灯火の点滅では、歩行者も車も必ず一時停止しなければならない。

This statement is FALSE

Explanation

False. At a flashing yellow light, pedestrians and vehicles may proceed while paying attention to other traffic. No mandatory stop is required. (Source: Order for Enforcement of the Road Traffic Act, Article 2)

Original text

黄色の灯火の点滅歩行者等及び車両等は、他の交通に注意して進行することができること。

Source: Order for Enforcement of the Road Traffic Act — 道路交通法施行令第二条（信号の意味等） · Cabinet Order No.270 of 1960

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At a flashing yellow light, both pedestrians and vehicles must always come to a complete stop.

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