Ministry clarifies rules on flashing pedestrian signalsBy Wu Liang-yi and Kayleigh Madjar / Staff reporter, with staff writerWhen a pedestrian signal begins to flash, pedestrians should not start crossing the street or begin running, under newly clarified traffic safety rules announced today by the Ministry of Transportation and Communications. The amendment to the Regulations on Establishing Traffic Signs and Indicating Lines (道路交通標誌標線號誌設置規則) aims to clarify the meaning of flashing pedestrian signals, the ministry said. In January, the ministry said it was considering eliminating existing penalties for crossing on a flashing signal, after controversy about fines being issued for an unclear regulation. A pedestrian signal is pictured in an undated photograph. According to Article 207 of the regulations, a steady green pedestrian signal indicates that pedestrians may cross, while a flashing green light means the remaining time is short.

Source: Taipei Times March 11, 2026 15:00 UTC