BICYCLE RIDERS
Where the traffic at an intersection is controlled by traffic lights, cyclists may have signals that show them when to cross. Cyclists must follow these red, yellow or green bicycle symbols and proceed with care.
T SIGNALS
T signals are special signals for light rail vehicles. These traffic lights display the letter T. Red or yellow T signals tell the drivers of light rail vehicles when to stop or prepare to stop. A white T signal means that the driver of a light rail vehicle can go.
RED LIGHT SPEED (SAFETY) CAMERAS
Red light cameras are used to photograph vehicles that go through a red light. A penalty notice is then sent to the owner of the vehicle, who has the option to:
• Pay the fine.
• Advise the State Debt Recovery Office on a statutory declaration the name and address of the person driving at the time of the offence.
• Advise the State Debt Recovery Office you want to have the case heard by a court.
If you are crossing the intersection as the light turns yellow (amber) and it is not safe to stop, do not panic. Continue driving through the intersection. The camera only takes a photograph if you cross over the stop line 0.3 seconds after the light has turned red. Traffic already in the intersection or entering on a yellow (amber) light will not activate the red light camera.
Red light speed (safety) cameras use digital technology that is capable of detecting both red-light and speeding offences.