A recent court case affirmed that cyclists are legally allowed to proceed through intersections during a red light when the pedestrian “Walk” signal is illuminated, New York City officials announced. A Manhattan Supreme Court judge confirmed the legality of the maneuver, prompting calls for better dissemination of this information among law enforcement and administrative bodies. The practice has been legal since 2019,, although enforcement agencies – including the NYPD and DMV hearing officers – have continued to issue and uphold tickets against cyclists for this action, indicating a gap in awareness and training.
Source: BCAC
