# Is It Legal For Motorcycles To Run Red Lights? Here's What US Law Says

> Traditional motorist logic and conduct dictates that when you come to a traffic light showing a red signal, you stop and wait.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1963183/can-motorcycles-run-red-lights-dead-red-laws-explained/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=68c36b919e747766b68ac7a1)
- **Published:** 2025-09-12
- **Category:** Cars
- **Tags:** #legal #light #motorcycles #says #showing #attempt #breaking #cause
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