Red light

Official source: Official MTO Driver's Handbook

What this sign means

A red light means stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or intersection unless a legal turn is allowed after stopping.

What to do

Come to a complete stop and proceed only when the signal and road rules allow it.

G1 study tip

For the G1 test, focus on what the sign, light, signal, or road marking tells you to do next. On the G1 test, expect the correct answer to explain what direction, signal, or road position the driver should follow.

Read the official source

Sign images are sourced from the Official MTO Driver's Handbook under the Open Government Licence, Ontario, or from Wikimedia Commons public domain files with Ontario sign-code source matching. The fire route example uses an official Ontario municipal source.

How to Recognize and Use This Sign

Use these study notes to connect the sign image with the action expected on Ontario roads and on the G1 test.

Where you will see it

You usually see it on guide signs, route signs, signals, lane markings, freeway signs, crossings, or facilities where drivers need direction. For Red light, look at the sign shape, symbol, text, and any posted times or lane arrows before deciding what to do.

Common mistake

A common mistake is rolling through the stop before a turn.

Example on the road

If you are preparing for an exit, crossing, or lane choice, use this information early so your next move is predictable. Use the Red light sign as the main clue for what the examiner expects you to recognize.

Memory cue

Information signs and markings guide your next decision. First ask where they direct you. For Red light, connect the visual symbol to the driver action before reading the answer choices.

Red light FAQs

What does the Red light sign mean in Ontario?

Red light is an official Ontario road sign. The key idea is: Red light is an official Ontario information, lights and markings. Information signs, traffic lights, pedestrian signals, and pavement markings guide drivers through routes, lanes, timing, and road position.

What should I remember about Red light for the G1 test?

For the G1 test, focus on what the sign, light, signal, or road marking tells you to do next. Also remember the practical driver response: Use the sign, signal, or marking to choose the correct lane, route, stopping point, or crossing movement.