Question about getting stuck at red lights

[Raidah]

So i am enjoying my new ride and learning the tricks that go along with riding, but i have a problem. When i'm at an intersection and need to make a left turn or awaiting for the light to change, it wont change unless a car rolls up behind me or next to me, anyway to add something or do something so i dont have to wait for the cars to show up?

[Fastfar]

Look for the slices in the pavement. Try to stop the engine area of the bike over one of the sliced areas where the sensor wire is imbedded. If you don't see a difference, get one of those magnet goodies that attaches to the bike. I have heard they work.

You can also report malfunctioning signal sensors to the agency that maintains them, road dept., public works or whatever...

[pashnit]

Has anyone actually used one of those magnets though? I got stuck at one of those type lights the other day, and waited so long, I practically put the kickstand down.

[planeoldguy]

I used to have a 2 lb stereo speaker magnet ziptied to the frame on my FZR 600, worked very well.

[Raidah]

Originally Posted by Fast_Far

If you don't see a difference, get one of those magnet goodies that attaches to the bike. I have heard they work.

ya know where i can find those? kinda creepy when it's late at night, feels like you're someones target.

[G8ESCAP]

Originally Posted by pashnit

Has anyone actually used one of those magnets though? I got stuck at one of those type lights the other day, and waited so long, I practically put the kickstand down.

Never used those, but I have a very strong 3/8 by 3/4 inch rare earth magnet drilled into the heal of my commuting boots. Seems to work on the troublesome signals I use daily. Just place it on the sensor loop.

[bosozoku]

Originally Posted by Raidah

So i am enjoying my new ride and learning the tricks that go along with riding, but i have a problem. When i'm at an intersection and need to make a left turn or awaiting for the light to change, it wont change unless a car rolls up behind me or next to me, anyway to add something or do something so i dont have to wait for the cars to show up?

What's California motor vehicle code say about this scenario?.

Up here in the Orygun sticks, you can legally treat a stoplight like a stop sign if it ignores you.

[BigD]

Originally Posted by bosozoku

What's California motor vehicle code say about this scenario?.

Up here in the Orygun sticks, you can legally treat a stoplight like a stop sign if it ignores you.

I do the same thing. After waiting a reasonable amount of time I will see if it is safe to proceed and then go. I have heard it is legal to do so in CA but I don't know for sure.

[Raidah]

what if there's cameras?

[ogmike]

http://www.signalsorcerer.com/ Here's the website you can get em from alot of places, not sure how well they work. But I've been stuck before too, and I just wait till it's safe and go if no cars show up and trip it for me.