How much space should you leave between cars at a red light?

Leave 3 seconds of space between you and the vehicle ahead of you. Make sure you can stop safely, if necessary.

How far should you be behind a car in front of you?

The two-second rule is a rule of thumb by which a driver may maintain a safe trailing distance at any speed. The rule is that a driver should ideally stay at least two seconds behind any vehicle that is directly in front of his or her vehicle.

Can you get in trouble for going through an amber light?

Be aware that not stopping at an amber light is still a punishable offence, although usually penalties are not given, but driving through a red light is given a punishment is given every time.

Can a vehicle cross the Stop Line prior to a red light?

Question: My son says that if any part of a vehicle crosses the stop line before the intersection and crosswalk, prior to the traffic light changing from yellow to red, it is not a violation of running a red light. I was told that if a vehicle is not able to clear the intersection prior to the light changing from yellow to red, it is an infraction.

What is the law on red lights at intersections?

Red indication: (a) Except as provided in subdivisions (b) and (c) of this paragraph, vehicular traffic facing a steady red signal alone shall stop before entering the intersection and shall remain standing until an indication to proceed is shown.

What does a flashing red arrow mean at an intersection?

Flashing red arrow indicates that traffic shall stop before entering an intersection. After stopping, traffic may cautiously enter the intersection to turn in the direction of the signal. Such traffic shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrian and vehicular traffic lawfully within the intersection.

What are the rules for traffic lights?

Traffic lights; penalty. A. Signals by traffic lights shall be as follows: Steady red indicates that moving traffic shall stop and remain stopped as long as the red signal is shown, except in the direction indicated by a steady green arrow.