How much of my car has to be in an intersection to avoid a citation for running a red light?
A red light violation occurs when the light turns red and your vehicle has not yet crossed the limit line. The limit line is defined as a solid white line not less that 12, nor more than 24 inches wide, extending across a roadway indicating where traffic is required to stop in compliance with legal requirements (Section 377 VC). This is usually the first line of a crosswalk.
