You are cycling towards a junction controlled by traffic lights and see a red light with a stop line ahead. There is no other traffic and you are in a hurry. What should you do to stay within the rules and help maintain an orderly, low‑emission traffic flow?

Explanation

The Highway Code Rule 71 states that at traffic light junctions and cycle‑only crossings with traffic lights, you MUST NOT cross the stop line when the traffic lights are red. Cyclists must stop and wait behind the stop line until the lights change to green. Obeying signals helps keep traffic moving in an orderly way, which reduces unnecessary acceleration and braking and so helps cut emissions and improve air quality.