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Originally Posted by JoMar
Don't try that in PA.....if the light turns red while you are in the intersection you have run the red light. I learned that the hard way. In PA you don't cross the stop line or crosswalk until the approaching lane is clear. I assume it might be the same here but don't know.
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In Florida, if you have a green ball or blinking yellow arrow do not wait to cross the stop bar and enter the intersection. You cross the stop bar and enter into the intersection immediately and turn at the first adequate gap. If the green ball turns yellow, or the flashing yellow arrow turns solid prior to an adequate gap, be ready to turn when the light turns red and the approaching traffic stops.
When you proceed and the light is red, you are NOT running the red light. You are "clearing the intersection", which you have the right-of-way to do. Once you crossed the stop bar appropriately, you are no longer subject to the red light...it just means you need to proceed with your left turn immediately upon the first opportunity to clear the intersection. Due to a brief all-red phase, you will not be in conflict with any other vehicles if you make your turn without delay.