What happens if you run a red light?

• A. It is illegal and dangerous; you may receive a citation and increase the risk of a crash.
• B. It is legal in some cases.
• C. You will only receive a warning if no other cars are around.
• D. There are no penalties if you don't cause an incident.

Answer: (A)

Running a red light is illegal and dangerous because traffic signals control who has the right of way at intersections. Ignoring the signal can lead to crashes with cross traffic or pedestrians, making it a high-risk behavior that authorities treat seriously. That’s why the option stating it’s illegal and dangerous, and that a citation and crash risk are possible, is the best choice.

Other ideas aren’t accurate: there are no general permissions to run a red light, and penalties can apply even if no crash occurs. Warnings aren’t guaranteed, and the safety risk remains real regardless of surrounding traffic.