What does STEADY RED indicate?

What does STEADY RED indicate?

• A. STOP
• B. Proceed with caution
• C. Clear the taxiway
• D. Continue taxiing

Answer: (A)

Steady red means you must stop and not cross the signal or hold line. It’s the ground signal equivalent of a red traffic light—do not proceed until you are cleared or see a green signal. When you encounter it, bring the vehicle to a complete stop behind the hold line or at the indicated point, then wait for explicit clearance from ATC or a green signal before moving again. This is distinct from signals that indicate proceed with caution or continue taxiing, which would be shown by other colors or signs. If a different signal or instruction is given, follow that, but the steady red itself is a clear prohibition to move.

Steady red means you must stop and not cross the signal or hold line. It’s the ground signal equivalent of a red traffic light—do not proceed until you are cleared or see a green signal. When you encounter it, bring the vehicle to a complete stop behind the hold line or at the indicated point, then wait for explicit clearance from ATC or a green signal before moving again. This is distinct from signals that indicate proceed with caution or continue taxiing, which would be shown by other colors or signs. If a different signal or instruction is given, follow that, but the steady red itself is a clear prohibition to move.