When can a driver of a moped, motorcycle, or bicycle proceed through a steady red light?

The correct understanding of when a driver of a moped, motorcycle, or bicycle can proceed through a steady red light revolves around the principle of safety and caution. When approaching a steady red light, riders of these vehicles, like other road users, must first come to a complete stop. However, the law commonly allows them to proceed through a red light after stopping if it is deemed safe to do so. This practice acknowledges that smaller vehicles may be more vulnerable or may have difficulty being noticed and encourages cautious but prompt movement when the roadway is clear.

The notion of "after coming to a full stop for 120 seconds" does not align with standard traffic regulations. Traffic laws do not designate a specific waiting time after which a driver can traverse a red light; rather, safety and careful observation of the intersection's conditions are the guiding factors. The requirement to stop ensures that all road users are afforded the same respect on the road without an arbitrary time limit. Thus, the emphasis is on assessing the situation rather than waiting without clear guidance on timing.