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Difficulty: MediumPedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

At an intersection controlled by a dedicated bicycle signal head, a bicyclist facing a solid red bicycle signal light is legally permitted to proceed straight through the intersection after coming to a complete stop and yielding to oncoming traffic.

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False. A bicyclist facing a solid red bicycle signal must stop and remain stopped behind the limit line, and is not permitted to proceed straight through the intersection until the signal turns green.
A solid red bicycle signal requires bicyclists to stop and remain stopped behind the crosswalk or limit line until a green signal is displayed. Proceeding straight through an intersection during a red signal phase is illegal regardless of whether the bicyclist stopped first.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the legal meaning of a solid red indication on a dedicated bicycle traffic signal head.
A solid red bicycle light indicates that bicycle traffic facing the signal must stop and remain stopped.
Bicycle signal heads regulate bicycle movement in dedicated lanes or paths with the same legal force as standard motor vehicle traffic signals.
2
Differentiate between signal compliance and stop sign rules.
Unlike a stop sign, a solid red light does not allow a vehicle or bicycle to stop and then proceed straight through an intersection while the light remains red.
Traffic laws restrict proceeding on solid red to specific permitted turns (such as right turn on red after stopping, where allowed), prohibiting straight-through movements entirely.

Key Concept

Bicycle Signal Light Indications and Right-of-Way Compliance
Estimated Time:45s
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Pedestrian and Bicycle Signals and Markings

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