Sun is too bright, cant see signal lights.?

Question

Today I stopped at a protected left turn signal, but the sun was right above it. It was impossible to see whether the signal was green or red, the sun was way too bright. I basically sat there not knowing what to do. Eventually i waited until there was no cars near me and finally made the turn. Im pretty sure I ended up running a protected red light.

What would you guys have done?

Answer 1

wear sunglasses...not that hard to fix my dear

Answer 2

If sunglasses or blocking the sun with my hand doesn't work, I would probably do what you did.

Answer 3

SUCKS FOR YOU!!!oohh!! 2 points

Answer 4

Sun visors in the car, sun glasses  and block with my hand.

Answer 5

I'd block the sun from my eyes with my hand so I could see the light.  If that didn't work, I'd watch traffic until others behaved as if I had a green light.  If that didn't work, I'd go to another intersection either reroute or double back.  There is a goverment agency responsible for maintaining traffic lights.  You should be able to find them with a few phone calls.  If you use that light often, consider reporting it.

Answer 6

same as you

Answer 7

would of done the same waited until no cars and checked for cameras and eventually proceeding with the turn but for this reason i try to keep and clean my windshield and windows regularly and wear sunglasses to minimize this problem.