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Traffic lights and pavement markingsQuestion 186 of 318

A peace officer tells you to go while the traffic light is red. What must you do?

  1. Obey the light
  2. Stop until the light turns green
  3. Go only if no other vehicle is near
  4. Obey the officer
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Correct answer: Obey the officer

You must obey the orders of a peace officer, a school crossing guard or a flagger, even if a sign or signal says something else.

Source: Driver's Handbook, 2nd edition (SAAQ, 2018), Chapter 3, Road Signs and Traffic Signals > Highway Safety Code provisions on road signs and traffic signals, page 211

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026