When you’re approaching an intersection with a green light, it doesn’t take long for the light to quickly turn yellow. Your foot hovers over the brake pedal but then goes to hover the gas pedal.

According to previous Statesman reporting, the light must remain yellow for 3.2 seconds when the speed limit is between 25 and 35 mph, and four seconds when the speed limit is 40 mph or greater.

A flashing yellow light means a driver may enter the intersection without stopping but needs to proceed with caution, according to Title 49, Chapter 8 of the Idaho Statutes.

Yellow lights give drivers little time — usually 3 to 6 seconds — to make a decision at an intersection. Here’s what Kansas and Missouri laws say on the matter.

Safety tips regarding yellow lights. While some peoples’ initial reaction is to hit the gas the second a light turns yellow, remember the indicator is not a sign to speed.

Yellow light change intervals have a minimum duration of 3 seconds and a maximum duration of 6 seconds, according to the Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices.

Running a yellow light can also constitute negligence in some cases.For example, if a driver has enough time to stop before entering the intersection but chooses not to and causes a crash.

WA is one of several states with permissive yellow light law. It’s legal for a driver to drive through intersection when light is not red.

Idaho allows the permissive yellow light law for drivers, meaning it is legal to drive through an intersection if the traffic light is not yet turned red.