Which driving violation is described as proceeding through an intersection after the traffic signal is red?

Which driving violation is described as proceeding through an intersection after the traffic signal is red?

• A. Passed red light
• B. Turn on red not permitted
• C. Passed red arrow
• D. Unsafe passing

Answer: (A)

When you see a red signal, you must stop and not enter the intersection until it’s allowed to proceed. Proceeding through an intersection after the light is red is called running a red light. It’s a moving violation because it ignores a mandatory stop and creates a safety risk for other drivers and pedestrians. The other terms describe different scenarios: turning on red when it’s not permitted, following a red arrow signal, or unsafe passing—none of these match the act of going through on a red.

When you see a red signal, you must stop and not enter the intersection until it’s allowed to proceed. Proceeding through an intersection after the light is red is called running a red light. It’s a moving violation because it ignores a mandatory stop and creates a safety risk for other drivers and pedestrians. The other terms describe different scenarios: turning on red when it’s not permitted, following a red arrow signal, or unsafe passing—none of these match the act of going through on a red.