I have no lights on my commute that won't detect my bikes.
Here's the standard document on making lights detect your bike:
Detection of Bicycles at Demand-Actuated Traffic Signals
That said, if they won't trigger, you're generally allowed to go ahead if the light is clearly defective (not detecting your vehicle) and the way is clear.
Also, report the light as defective, ask the DOT to re-adjust the sensors to detect all vehicles it's supposed to.