Finally found this on the NC general assembly web site.
Basically the left turn on red light that 44 other states are using.
NOTICE...this goes into effect Dec 1, 2007 in NC

Verbatim from the bill::::

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GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF NORTH CAROLINA
SESSION 2007
S 4
SENATE BILL 1359
Judiciary II (Criminal) Committee Substitute Adopted 4/24/07
Judiciary II (Criminal) Committee Substitute #2 Adopted 5/16/07
Fourth Edition Engrossed 5/21/07
Short Title: Red Light Exception for Motorcycles. (Public)
Sponsors:
Referred to:
March 26, 2007
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED AN ACT TO ALLOW THE OPERATOR OF A MOTORCYCLE TO PROCEED THROUGH AN INTERSECTION CONTROLLED BY A TRAFFIC SIGNAL
ONLY IF THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL USES AN INDUCTIVE LOOP VEHICLE SENSOR THAT ACTIVATES THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL AND THE INDUCTIVE
LOOP FAILS TO DETECT THE MOTORCYCLE AND ACTIVATE THE TRAFFIC SIGNAL.

The General Assembly of North Carolina enacts:
SECTION 1. G.S. 20-158 is amended by adding a new subsection to read:
"§ 20-158. Vehicle control signs and signals.

(e) Defense. – It shall be a defense to a violation of sub-subdivision
(b)(2)a. of this section if the operator of a motorcycle, as defined in G.S. 20-4.01(27)d., shows all
of the following:
(1) The operator brought the motorcycle to a complete stop at the intersection or stop bar where a steady red light was being emitted in
the direction of the operator.
(2) The intersection is controlled by a vehicle actuated traffic signal using an inductive loop to activate the traffic signal.
(3) No other vehicle that was entitled to have the right-of-way under applicable law was sitting at, traveling through, or approaching the
intersection.
(4) No pedestrians were attempting to cross at or near the intersection.
(5) The motorcycle operator who received the citation waited a minimum of three minutes at the intersection or stop bar where the steady red light was being emitted in the direction of the operator before entering the intersection."

General Assembly of North Carolina Session 2007
Page 2 Senate Bill 1359-Fourth Edition
SECTION 2. This act becomes effective December 1, 2007, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
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So what states are left not supporting left on red?

 

not sure. maybe some others maight have the answer..
To all readers...verify if your state has this law and let us know.

 

This is good. But how do you know if the light has an inducive loop - Just wait to see if it cycles around and never gives you the green light?

I wonder if Ga has such a law?

I wonder if the HOG web site tells.

Hack

 

That was my question too? What side of town you on? (assuming around ATL but may be bad assumption). I'm out on the east side near the big rock.

 

serverpimp,

I'm south of you, in Columbus. I just checked out the AMA web site on state motorcycle laws. It does not even mention the red light deal. Helmets covered, height handle bars covered and lots more, but nothing about runnng a red light that doesn't know you're waiting.

PS - You going to the Ga HOG Rally in Macon? - I am

Hack

 

There is some interesting info here

http://www.bikernation.net/stoplightbill.htm

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Most states(probably all)will have a statue on the books stating that a malfunctioning traffic signal will be treated as a 4-way stop. A sensor activated light that will not activate for a legal vehicle is malfunctioning and as such, after a"reasonable" delay to verify if it is working you are allowed to proceed.

90+% of LEO will ticket you anyway and you end up in traffic court.

 

the inducive loop is basically when you pull up to an intersection and the sensors in the pavement detect a vehicle and then trip the signal to turn green. Easy way to detect this...
Look at the pavement at the intersection where you stop your vehicle...you will notice small cut marks in the pavement in the form of a rectangle generally 5ft x 5ft with another line running to the curb.

 

In PA you can see the seams in the street. At the corner there are definite seam lines that cross at the corners of a "BOX" shape and the corners of the box are cutoff on a 45 degree angle You can definitley tell a controlled light. But remember if your state doesn't allow a left turn Three rights make a left (think about it)