Can You Continue Driving If the Front of the Car Passes the Stop Line and the Light Turns Red?

[NoahFitz]

If the front of the car passes the stop line and the light turns red, you cannot continue driving. Continuing to drive would be considered running a red light. However, if the car has already crossed the line when the red light turns on but remains stopped, it is not considered running a red light. It is also important to note that if the front of the car passes the stop line and the light turns red, you should not reverse back behind the stop line. Reversing back would mean the car has moved, which could be recorded as an infraction. Additionally, reversing could lead to a collision with vehicles behind you, potentially causing a serious traffic accident, for which the reversing driver would be held responsible. When driving, always pay attention to traffic signals: a red light means no passage, a yellow light allows vehicles that have already passed the stop line to continue, and a green light means you can proceed.