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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

At an intersection equipped with a dedicated bicycle traffic signal, a bicyclist in a designated bike lane facing a solid red bicycle light must come to a complete stop and remain stopped, even if the adjacent motor vehicle lanes display a solid green traffic light.

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The statement is True. Dedicated bicycle traffic signals independently regulate bicycle movements, requiring bicyclists facing a red bicycle symbol to stop regardless of motor vehicle green lights.
The statement is correct because dedicated bicycle signal heads are installed to manage specific intersection conflict points—such as right-turning motor vehicles crossing a straight-through bike lane. A solid red bicycle symbol legally requires riders governed by that signal to stop and wait until a green bicycle symbol appears, even when standard traffic lanes have a solid green light.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the signal type and target user.
The scenario describes a dedicated bicycle traffic signal controlling a bicyclist in a designated bike lane.
Dedicated signals supersede general signal rules for the specific road users they govern.
2
Analyze the signal indications given to motor vehicles versus bicyclists.
The motor vehicle signal displays solid green, while the bicycle signal displays a solid red bicycle symbol.
Traffic authorities use separate phases to prevent conflict between turning motor vehicles and straight-proceeding bicyclists.
3
Determine the required legal action for the bicyclist.
The bicyclist must obey the red bicycle symbol and come to a complete stop.
A red bicycle symbol carries the same legal stopping requirement as a standard red traffic light for motor vehicles.

Key Concept

Dedicated Bicycle Signal Head Compliance
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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