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Red lights, yellow lights and lane-splitting: What Mississippi law says

Stories by Biloxi SunHerald journalists, with AI summarization

All articles explore Mississippi's traffic laws, focusing on red lights, yellow lights, and lane-splitting. Collectively, they reveal gaps and ambiguities in state regulations. A specific article on lane-splitting notes Mississippi's lack of explicit prohibitions, creating a gray area for motorcyclists. Legal experts suggest police may still cite violations like unsafe lane changes. Another article discusses red lights, highlighting that Mississippi requires stopping unless a permissible right or left-on-red is in effect. Yet, if a light malfunctions, advice urges motorists to inform law enforcement.

With yellow lights, Mississippi law permits proceeding carefully if stopping safely isn’t possible. Still, experts recommend preparing to stop as the light signals an impending red. The discussions underscore Mississippi's laws directing driver behavior in these scenarios, balancing safety and legality.

Lane filtering s weaving in between cars, and “lane filtering” is riding between lanes of moving or slow traffic, and Georgia has laws about it. By Photo by Vicentiu Stupar

NO. 1: IS IT OK FOR MOTORCYCLES IN MS TO ‘LANE-SPLIT’ IN TRAFFIC? HERE’S WHAT STATE LAW SAYS

Lane splitting — when a motorcyclist weaves in and out of two stationary or slow-moving traffic lanes — may seem efficient, but it’s a risky move that’s illegal in many states. | Published September 26, 2025 | Read Full Story by Natalie Demaree

A yellow traffic light can either be a signal to slow down or speed up, depending on the driver.

NO. 2: IS IT OK IN MS TO DRIVE THROUGH YELLOW TRAFFIC LIGHTS? HERE’S WHAT THE LAW SAYS

The meaning of a yellow traffic light often varies depending on the driver and setting. | Published October 7, 2025 | Read Full Story by Natalie Demaree

If a traffic signal isn’t working, drivers should contact law enforcement and report it to the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

NO. 3: CAN YOU RUN A RED LIGHT THAT WON’T TURN GREEN IN MISSISSIPPI? WHAT STATE LAW SAYS

If you’ve ever gotten caught at a red light that won’t turn green the thought has probably crossed your mind to just run it. | Published October 17, 2025 | Read Full Story by Natalie Demaree

The summary above was drafted with the help of AI tools and edited by journalists in our News division. All stories listed were reported, written and edited by McClatchy journalists.