9/19/16
by News Department on 09/19/16Red Light Law...
A new law allowing drivers to go through a red light--under certain conditions--went into effect in Pennsylvania over the weekend.
The new rule allows drivers to go through a red light when the sensor appears to be malfunctioning--such as if it is blinking or if the light’s sensor appears not to be working, keeping the light from turning green.
The law was originally intended to help motorcyclists, that sometimes don’t trigger light sensors under the pavement, but it has now been expanded to apply to all vehicles.
Governor Tom Wolf signed the bill into law in July and took effect September 18. However, the bill does not specify how long a driver must wait at a red light before proceeding through it.
