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Red traffic lights: In these cases, drivers can still drive

2020-08-26T10:34:11.994Z


Red means stop: you learn that as a child. But there are a few exceptions in which drivers are still allowed to drive at red lights. In this article we will reveal what these are.


Red means stop: you learn that as a child. But there are a few exceptions in which drivers are still allowed to drive at red lights. In this article we will reveal what these are.

  • Even if it takes a little time for drivers, red traffic lights are of the utmost importance for regulating traffic.
  • If you continue to drive at a red light, you not only risk a fine but also an accident.
  • However, there are some exceptions in which drivers are allowed to continue driving.

Anyone who disregards a red light can expect severe penalties. After all, there is a risk of devastating accidents with a so-called red light violation. However, there are situations in which it is allowed to drive over a red light. However, it is always important to do this with great caution. In the following section we explain when it is allowed to drive when it is red.

When the traffic lights are red: blue light and siren

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In a few cases a red traffic light may be passed.

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With blue lights and sirens every driver knows: drive to the edge and make space for emergency vehicles . Because the combination of both signals signals according to § 38 StVO paragraph 1: "Blue flashing light together with the emergency horn may only be used when the greatest urgency is required to save human life or to avert serious damage to health, to avert a danger to public safety or order to pursue fugitives or to obtain valuable property. " It should be known how drivers behave in normal traffic with blue lights and sirens *.

In the city: cars should keep to the far right. You should also turn on the indicator so that the rescue workers can see where you are evading. Make sure that you stand parallel to the road and that your rear does not protrude into the road .

If you are standing at a red traffic light , you can cross the stop line and drive a little into the intersection. In doing so, you need to remember that you are slow and careful . It is also important to watch the surrounding traffic.

If you are flashed in this case, you should appeal immediately . Point out that you have given way to an emergency vehicle during the operation. The procedure should then be reviewed and, as a rule, discontinued.

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Continue on red: Defective traffic lights

Broken traffic lights happen again and again. In such cases the traffic is regulated by the police. However, it can also happen that a traffic light shows permanently red . In this case it is also possible to drive anyway. Nevertheless, drivers must pay attention to a few points.

As the ADAC reports, drivers must first wait a reasonable amount of time to clearly clarify that there is a defect. However, there is no single definition of this reasonable time. According to bussgeldkatalog.org, this must be at least five minutes.

In any case, it is important that you pay attention to the flowing traffic . It could be the case that you missed a green phase. Trams or buses can also cause a longer red phase. If you can rule out these situations, you should exercise caution .

Communicate with other road users by means of clear hand signals who is driving when. The ADAC points out that you must expect a permanent green phase for cross traffic.

Green arrow on red light

Every now and then it can be seen at traffic lights, but not everyone notices: the green arrow . This sign allows motorists to turn right at a red light. It is important to watch out for cross traffic, pedestrians and cyclists. 

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The green arrow allows you to turn right - despite the red traffic light.

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In addition, you have to stop at a green arrow - most drivers behave incorrectly here. Anyone who violates this must expect a fine of 70 euros and one point in Flensburg. In addition, turning is only permitted from the right-hand lane. (Anb / Ök) * tz.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editorial network.

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Source: merkur

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