If a traffic officer signals you to drive through a red light:
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You must call the police.
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You must do it.
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You must not obey the officer. Signs and signals take precedence over directions given by traffic officers.
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You must wait for the red light to turn green.
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Explanation
You must always obey traffic officers over all signs, signals, and road markings. If an officer directs you to drive through an intersection, even if the traffic signal shows a red light, you must comply.
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