It depends on the state, as a number of states have "safe on red" laws for motorcycles. In the case of Virginia, motorcycles and bicycles can proceed through t

It depends on the state, as a number of states have "safe on red" laws for motorcycles. In the case of Virginia, motorcycles and bicycles can proceed through the red light after the light cycles twice (skipping their lane) or two minutes. They still have to stop. They still have to yield the right of way.