Legal Question in Traffic Law in Mississippi

Law regarding yellow light

I was cited for running a red light. The light was clearly yellow when I entered the intersection. I was traveling approx. 35 mph and felt it would be very difficult to safely stop considering this was a road that normally has heavy traffic. What does Miss. law say about this situation?


Asked on 5/02/05, 1:46 pm

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Re: Law regarding yellow light

Miss. Code 63-3-309 states:

Vehicular traffic facing the signal shall stop efore entering the nearest crosswalk at the intersection, but if such stop cannot be made in safety a vehicle may be driven cautiously through the intersection.

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Answered on 5/02/05, 2:42 pm


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