Code 3 Intersection Policy at Red Light/Stop Sign?

• A. Proceed Through Without Stopping
• B. Come to Almost to a Complete Stop and Proceed at 5 MPH
• C. Turn Around and Retreat
• D. Wait for a Green Signal from a Spotter

Answer: (B)

The main idea in this policy is to handle red lights and stop signs with extreme caution, even when responding Code 3, by moving through the intersection only after ensuring it’s safe. Coming to almost a complete stop and then proceeding at a very slow speed—about 5 mph—lets you confirm that cross traffic, pedestrians, and other hazards are clear and that you have the right of way. This approach keeps urgency intact while giving you time to react to anything that appears in your path, reducing the chance of a collision.

So, slowing down to near stop and moving through carefully is the safer, responsible choice. The other options would either ignore the signal, back away from the scene, or rely on an external spotter signaling a green, which isn’t how this policy is applied.