Rules for cyclists•Rule 71
Cyclists Obeying Red Traffic Lights
This rule is a legal requirement
At traffic light junctions and at cycle-only crossings with traffic lights, you MUST NOT cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red.
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Cyclists must stop at red traffic lights and not cross the stop line. For example, if you're cycling and approach a red light at a junction, you must wait behind the stop line until the light turns green before continuing.
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