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Rule 175 ↗
You MUST stop behind the white ‘Stop’ line across your side of the road unless the light is green. If the amber light appears you may go on only if you have already crossed the stop line or are so close to it that to stop might cause a collision.
Laws RTA 1988 sect 36 & TSRGD schedule 14 parts 1 and 4
Traffic Light Protocol : Understanding Rule 175
The Primary Directive
Exception : Safety Hazard
The General Amber Rule: When the amber light appears , the default requirement is to stop before the white line .
The ' Stop ' Line Boundary :
Drivers are legally required to remain behind the white ' Stop ' line painted across their side of the road unless specific light conditions are met .
Green Means Go
You may only cross the ' Stop ' line and proceed through the junction when the traffic light is green .
Exception : Already Crossed
You may continue if you have already crossed the ' Stop ' line when the amber light appears .
Exception : Safety Hazard Amber linger
You may proceed on amber if you are so close to the ' Stop ' line that stopping suddenly might cause a collision with other vehicles .
Legal Authority
Road Traffic Act 1988 These requirements are enforced by Section 36 of the Road Traffic Act 1988 .
TSRGD Compliance
The signaling and line rules are further defined in TSRGD Schedule 14 , Parts 1 and 4 .
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