KDFranzen Posted January 8, 2012 Share #1 Posted January 8, 2012 I don't know if this has been posted on here yet or not but a new law in Illinois now allows a motorcycle to LEGALLY run a red light if it hasn't changed after waiting for 2 minutes. The law went into effect Jan. 1st 2012. Just a little FYI for people that don't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yammer Dan Posted January 9, 2012 Share #2 Posted January 9, 2012 I don't know if this has been posted on here yet or not but a new law in Illinois now allows a motorcycle to LEGALLY run a red light if it hasn't changed after waiting for 2 minutes. The law went into effect Jan. 1st 2012. Just a little FYI for people that don't know. Is that using your watch or Barney's??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldgoat Posted January 9, 2012 Share #3 Posted January 9, 2012 this would be nice as some down here in peru IL tend to take about 4 minutes or untill another car comes up and sets it off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted January 9, 2012 Share #4 Posted January 9, 2012 Been Legal in SC for a couple years. In Florida a vehicle can go through a red light after a complete stop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jburrell Posted January 9, 2012 Share #5 Posted January 9, 2012 Now legal in Texas too. no time frame Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagleeye Posted January 9, 2012 Share #6 Posted January 9, 2012 I wondered if anyone had noticed. We have a similar law in Wisconsin, but you can be sure that the cops don't know about it. I keep a copy of the statute in my wallet, and have run the red lights on numerous occasions with my bike. I'm just wondering how long it will take before I have to show it. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bummer Posted January 9, 2012 Share #7 Posted January 9, 2012 Hi Kevin. I'm not aware that this is legal in Indiana. (Could be and I am simply unaware, but I don't think so.) However, we can turn right on red after a stop then do a U turn unless it's posted otherwise. Not the best solution, but better than growing old just sitting there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
revinger Posted January 9, 2012 Share #8 Posted January 9, 2012 O live on the Illinois Indiana state line near terre haute, channel 10 had a news story claiming both Indiana and Illinois had mc redligjt law take effect on jan 1. Not that matters here, my sheriff rides to and live around the corner he had told me more than once to not mess with waiting on a couple of the problem lights in our town when riding. State has never been able to get one of the lights to trip proper for a motorcycle. But glad it is official on record now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aharbi Posted January 9, 2012 Share #9 Posted January 9, 2012 Now legal in Texas too. no time frame But do I hate doing that. I have two lights leaving my neighborhood that won't trip to make a left turn. The intersections are busy so I have waited awhile. When I do go thru the red light I have been honked at by the opposing traffic. Once I was chased by a cage to the next light who chewed me out refusing to let me explain. ( I took his picture, see my other post on squelching road rage by taking their picture). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solodadof2 Posted January 9, 2012 Share #10 Posted January 9, 2012 IF you read the law it say that you have to wait a reasonable amount of time, therefore the police officer will determine if you gave it a reasonable amount of time or not. Glad to have it but a little wary of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zfrebird4 Posted January 9, 2012 Share #11 Posted January 9, 2012 .. could cause bad pr with the public. On the other? It would sure help reduce the danger of being rear ended. Don't think Colorado has the law though. Jack T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted January 9, 2012 Share #12 Posted January 9, 2012 Don't think Colorado has the law though. Jack T Check your local laws folks. Many states put this in years ago. WI has had this since Oct 1 2006. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etcswjoe Posted January 9, 2012 Share #13 Posted January 9, 2012 SC says 120 seconds. IF you read the law it say that you have to wait a reasonable amount of time, therefore the police officer will determine if you gave it a reasonable amount of time or not. Glad to have it but a little wary of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyR Posted January 9, 2012 Share #14 Posted January 9, 2012 the title of this thread should be "proceding thru a malfunctioning traffic signal". You're not proposing running a red light. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solodadof2 Posted January 9, 2012 Share #15 Posted January 9, 2012 Maybe someone here can tell me but why can't they just set the sensitivity on the light to a motorcycle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted January 9, 2012 Share #16 Posted January 9, 2012 In Texas is that just for motorcycles wouldn't want a cage doing that in front of me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
playboy Posted January 9, 2012 Share #17 Posted January 9, 2012 Another thought (yeah I know cant always get them together) has anyone used the traffic light triggers I'm getting a "free" one with the trailer I ordered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Bob Posted January 9, 2012 Share #18 Posted January 9, 2012 Another thought (yeah I know cant always get them together) has anyone used the traffic light triggers I'm getting a "free" one with the trailer I ordered. I've heard they're worth just about what you're paying for it. Later, Scooter Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturbar Posted January 9, 2012 Share #19 Posted January 9, 2012 Maybe someone here can tell me but why can't they just set the sensitivity on the light to a motorcycle? majority of traffic lights are controlled by inductive loop technology...often the 'footprint' of a motorcycle isn't sufficient to trigger the field...i read somewhere that if you stop the engine and restart it, the magnetics in the starter might trigger the inductive loop?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jfoster Posted January 10, 2012 Share #20 Posted January 10, 2012 In Texas is that just for motorcycles wouldn't want a cage doing that in front of me. Mexas drivers seem to think it's ok to do bout anything...crossing the median, driving on the shoulder, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueVenture87 Posted January 10, 2012 Share #21 Posted January 10, 2012 As I understand the red light law in WI, no other cars can be present when you go through it. If the cops see you go through aren't you in violation? Maybe I'm mistaken in my view. Later -JK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted January 10, 2012 Share #22 Posted January 10, 2012 Illinois: 3.5. In municipalities with less than 2,000,000 inhabitants, after stopping as required by paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection, the driver of a motorcycle or bicycle, facing a steady red signal which fails to change to a green signal within a reasonable period of time because of a signal malfunction or because the signal has failed to detect the arrival of the motorcycle or bicycle due to the vehicle's size or weight, shall have the right to proceed, after yielding the right of way to oncoming traffic facing a green signal, subject to the rules applicable after making a stop at a stop sign as required by Section 11-1204 of this Code. http://www.ilga.gov/legislation/publicacts/fulltext.asp?Name=097-0627 This is intended for the intersection where you stop and no other traffic is present, I know common sense. When you stop at a red light you want your bike directly over the cuts ( over the sensor) , they are cut for cars in a square , if you stop in the middle it probably won't detect you. The loop detects the electrical pulses and it throws the switch to the timer for the lights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted January 10, 2012 Share #23 Posted January 10, 2012 Thats everywhere in Illinois EXCEPT in the City of Chicago, the under 2,000,000 people rule. Gotta stay put or make your right turn. Trivia question ( Illinois riders) When can you make a left turn on red? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted January 10, 2012 Share #24 Posted January 10, 2012 I'm usually in no hurry to get anywhere, so if / when this happens to me, I just go to my cooler, pop open a cold beer, and enjoy it while I wait ......... just to be safe.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dacheedah Posted January 10, 2012 Share #25 Posted January 10, 2012 A whole new meaning to hold my beer and watch this, not as exciting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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