262Proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change to yellow or red

262 Proceeding when bicycle crossing lights change to yellow or red

(1) The rider of a bicycle who is crossing at an intersection, or another place on a road, with bicycle crossing lights and traffic lights must comply with this rule.

Offence provision.

Note: Bicycle crossing lights, intersection and traffic lights are defined in the dictionary.

(2) If the bicycle crossing lights change from green to yellow, flashing yellow, red or flashing red while the rider is crossing the road, the rider must not stay on the road for longer than necessary to cross safely to the nearer (in the direction of travel of the rider) of the following: (a) a dividing strip, safety zone, or traffic island, forming part of the area set aside or used by riders of bicycles to cross the road at the intersection or place (the safety area); (b) the nearest side of the road.

Note: Dividing strip and traffic island are defined in the dictionary, and safety zone is defined in rule 162.

(3) If, under subrule (2), the rider crosses to the safety area, the rider must remain in the safety area until the bicycle crossing lights change to green. (4) However, if the rider cannot operate the bicycle crossing lights from the safety area, the rider may cross to the far side of the road when: (a) the traffic lights change to green or flashing yellow, or there is no red traffic light showing; and (b) it is safe to do so.

Note: Red traffic light is defined in the dictionary.

(5) In this rule:

road does not include a road‑related area, but includes any shoulder of the road.

Note: Road‑related area is defined in rule 13 and shoulder is defined in rule 12.