When must you stop your vehicle at a red traffic light?

You must stop at all red traffic lights because this is a fundamental rule of traffic laws designed to ensure safety on the road. Stopping at red lights prevents accidents by controlling the flow of traffic at intersections, allowing vehicles and pedestrians to navigate safely.

Stopping only when there are other cars around, when a pedestrian is crossing, or when it's a solid red light does not account for the overall responsibility drivers have to follow traffic signals consistently. Red traffic lights indicate that all vehicles must come to a complete stop regardless of the presence of other vehicles or pedestrians to ensure everyone's safety and maintain orderly traffic flow. Disregarding this rule can lead to dangerous situations such as collisions or near misses.