TRAFFIC REGULATIONS, SCHEDULE 3 - AUSTRALIAN ROAD RULES 1999
59Proceeding through a red traffic light
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59 Proceeding through a red traffic light (1) If traffic lights at an intersection or marked foot crossing are showing a red traffic light, a driver must not enter the intersection or marked foot crossing. 1 Enter, intersection, marked foot crossing and red traffic light are defined
Traffic Regulations – Australian Road Rules 47 2 Rules 56 and 57 deal with stopping for a red or yellow traffic light, and proceeding while the light remains red or yellow. Rule 60 deals with proceeding through a red traffic arrow. (2) However, if the traffic lights are at an intersection with a left turn on Note (3) Also, subrule (1) does not apply to a driver if rule 58(1) applies to Note Rule 58 deals with when a driver does not have to stop for a red traffic light. Left turn on red after stopping sign