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Originally Posted by Sliver
No it doesn't. It specifically states this: |
The law is horribly written probably on purpose. If the light turns yellow when you are 1mm from the stop line you can't stop, but technically you are breaking the law? If this was true then photo radar would be dishing out tickets for every driver that proceeded through the intersection when the light was yellow, but did not turn red while they were still in the intersection.
AMA interprets the law as this:
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Safely Approaching Yellow Lights
Yellow lights, also known as amber lights, let drivers know that the light is about to turn red. If you’re approaching a yellow light, use proper judgement to determine if you have time to safely clear the intersection before the light turns.
You must be able to completely clear the intersection before the yellow light turns red (Figure 3). If the light turns red while you’re still in the intersection, you’re running a red light (Figure 4). The exception to this rule is if you’re waiting to turn left and the light turns yellow - you complete your turn and clear the intersection when it is safe to do so (Figure 5). The vehicle behind you is not allowed to enter the intersection.
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If that is not indeed how the law works then the law is idiotic.