Originally Posted by
keisatsu
How do you guys handle red lights that won't change for a bike? To my understanding some states allow you to take the left against the light if it won't change, though I am unsure if Oregon is one of them.
The officer's probably right. I don't believe Oregon has a law that deals with malfunctioning traffic control devices, although if the device isn't working at all, you would simply treat it as an uncontrolled intersection. Since the device was functioning, albeit not for you, you probably have to accept the control of the device. If there's a cross walk control, trigger that. If not, you'll have to make a series of legal turns. Oh, well.
Oregon Bicyclist Manual
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEP..._manual_06.pdf
Oregon bicycle and pedestrial laws and regulations
http://www.oregon.gov/ODOT/HWY/BIKEPED/laws_regs.shtml