Florida State Statute 316.075
c) Steady red indication.—
1. Vehicular traffic facing a steady red signal shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until a green indication is shown;....
The intersection is defined by FSS 316.003
(34) INTERSECTION.—
(a) The area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curblines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles; or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict.
Basically, the intersection is what we all think it is...continue the edge of the other roadway....
You cannot ENTER the intersection on a steady red signal. If you are already IN the intersection (past the cross walk or the edge of the intersection) you have to exit the intersection as soon as safely possible.
It is legal to "take the intersection" (go into the intersection) on a green or yellow signal but you have to exit as soon as you can.
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