There are no exemptions within Texas law that allow any vehicle other than an emergency vehicle to proceed through a red light. The motorcycle operator must legally turn or change lanes when it is safe to do so and then locate a different route.
The Texas Transportation Code does requires certain traffic-controlled traffic signals to have the ability to detect the presence of a motorcycle, but a failure of this system does not permit riders to run a red light.
Can I run a red light if my motorcycle fails to trigger the traffic light?
Answer:
There are no exemptions within Texas law that allow any vehicle other than an emergency vehicle to proceed through a red light. The motorcycle operator must legally turn or change lanes when it is safe to do so and then locate a different route.
The Texas Transportation Code does requires certain traffic-controlled traffic signals to have the ability to detect the presence of a motorcycle, but a failure of this system does not permit riders to run a red light.
