Re:Drivers and pedestrians break rules to save time, cyclist...
by throwaway9191a on Wednesday September 16, 2020 @05:11PM
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Virginia(US) has a law regarding this as well.
"B. ... if the driver or rider (i) comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection for two complete cycles of the traffic light or for two minutes, whichever is shorter, ..."
"B. ... if the driver or rider (i) comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection for two complete cycles of the traffic light or for two minutes, whichever is shorter, ..."
https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter8/secti...
Which makes a lot of sense. I've been in this situation in my car as well. The light just doesn't change.