Gov. Pat Quinn today signed legislation that gives motorcyclists a bit of relief from the confounding problem of red lights that seem to go on forever.



The new law allows motorcyclists to proceed straight through a red light after a reasonable time of not less than 2 minutes has passed without a change in the light.



The roadway also must be clear.



Sometimes automatic lights don't detect a motorcycle and stay red.



The law takes effect immediately.



rlong@tribune.com