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It happens all the time! Let's review what to do when a traffic light turns yellow as you approach.
  • When approaching a traffic light the lead rider (first in the pace line) should assess the surroundings and announce his/her intentions. If it's green say, "rolling through." If it is red, say, "full stop."
  • If there is time to do it safely, when a traffic signal changes from green to yellow, a group’s lead rider (the first rider in the line) should alert all other riders and come to a full stop.
  • Only if riders cannot safely stop i.e. there is not enough distance to stop in a controlled manner, should they proceed through the yellow light. Assuming we are talking 10 riders or fewer riders, all should follow the lead rider.
  • In cases when any rider feels unsafe crossing including if the light has already turned red, he/she should announce (loud and clear) that he/she is stopping and wait for the green light making sure his/her maneuver does not create a problem for riders behind him/her.
  • The lead rider(s) should wait for others in the group to catch up once the light turns green again.
Keep riding safe. 

Emmanuel Charron Ride Leader Captain Chris King Safety Coordinator