If a law enforcement officer directs you to go through an intersection with a red traffic light without stopping, you should:

Go through the intersection without stopping.
Stop until the light turns green.
Report the law enforcement officer to the relevant authorities.
Signal and proceed cautiously through the intersection.
Explanation

Law enforcement officers have authority over traffic control devices. When a law enforcement officer directs you to proceed through an intersection with a red traffic light without stopping, you should follow their instructions. This is because their directions must be obeyed even if they are contrary to signs or traffic signals.

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