Road Safety Reminder for the Week
Traffic Signal Lights (Flashing/Not Working)
Flashing Red light is the same as a “STOP” sign.
Come to a complete stop at the intersection before proceeding.
Flashing Yellow light means "SLOW DOWN" and proceed with caution. Slow down and be alert before entering the intersection. Yield to any pedestrians, bicyclists, or vehicles in the intersection. You do not need to stop for a flashing yellow traffic signal light.
Traffic Signal Light Not Working (Blackout)
When the traffic signal lights are not working properly, whether flashing red or no lights are showing, treat the intersection as if it is controlled by a “STOP” sign in all directions. This means that all traffic must come to a complete stop prior to proceeding, obeying the rules for a “STOP” sign.
According to Guam’s Traffic Violation Bureau’s (TVB) Traffic Fine Schedule
GCA (Guam Code Annotated) Code | Description | Eff. 01/01/14 |
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3335 | Disobey Flashing Traffic Light | $80.00 |
3339A | Disobey Traffic Signal Light | $80.00 |
3339F | Failure to Comply with Peace Officer/Inst | $100.00 |
Guam Construction Update
Motorists are advised to drive cautiously through the construction zones, observe all posted speed limit and construction signs, and carefully heed flaggers (when present). Alternate routes and/or adjusting drive times when feasible are encouraged.
Route 1 from Route 1/Route 6 to Route 1/Route 11 Intersections
General construction activities will continue for the Route 1 Striping and Marking Project along Route 1, between the Route 1/Route 6 and Route 1/Route 11 intersections project. These activities will involve lane shifts and lane closures.
From Monday, 5/12/25, through Friday, 5/16/25, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM,, the contractor will continue working on pavement striping and markings between the Church of Christ and Deadman’s Curve, extending through Pacific Welding. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and southbound lanes during this period.
No construction activities are scheduled from Saturday, 5/17/25 to Sunday, 5/18/25.
Route 8 Pavement Repairs – Barrigada
Paving repairs along Route 8 in Barrigada are tentatively scheduled from Monday to Friday, May 12, 2025, to May 16, 2025, between 9:00 AM and 4:00 PM, and Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Expect multiple intermittent closures on both the northbound and south-bound lanes during this period.
No construction activities are currently planned for Sunday, May 18, 2025.
From Monday, 5/12/25 to Saturday, 5/17/25, the DPW HMC crew will be grass cutting along Route 10 and Route 16. Work will occur between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM. The DPW asks motorists to please proceed with caution and remain alert for traffic control signs and work crews.
