At a solid red light, which action is required?

At a solid red light, which action is required?

• A. Stop only if there is traffic
• B. Slow down and proceed with caution
• C. Stop completely before crossing, unless turning right
• D. Go through if intersection is clear

Answer: (C)

Red means you must stop. At a solid red, come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line. After stopping, you may turn right if that turn is allowed and it’s safe to do so, but you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic, and there can be a sign prohibiting the turn on red. This is why stopping completely before crossing, unless turning right, is the correct action. Do not drive through on red or just slow down and proceed; a red signal requires a full stop.

Red means you must stop. At a solid red, come to a complete stop before the crosswalk or stop line. After stopping, you may turn right if that turn is allowed and it’s safe to do so, but you must yield to pedestrians and other traffic, and there can be a sign prohibiting the turn on red. This is why stopping completely before crossing, unless turning right, is the correct action. Do not drive through on red or just slow down and proceed; a red signal requires a full stop.