A new Pennsylvania law is giving area drivers the "green light" to drive through a red light, under certain circumstances.

The new law allows drivers to go through a red light, using caution, if the road sensors that activate the light, or the light itself, doesn't seem to be working properly.

The law just recently went into effect but, it's already getting mixed reaction. Especially since the law doesn't specify how long a driver must wait.

"Seems a little vague to let people use their own discretion on that sort of thing but, hey if people are in that big of a hurry.. go for it," said John Morris of Hermitage. 

Morris adds, "I think people will absolutely take advantage of it. I think its kind of a silly law."

"How good is your view to be looking both ways? There's a red light there for a reason," said Diana McConnell of Greenville. "If you're looking both ways and you think there is nothing coming and there is then you're getting t-boned. Whose at fault then?"

The Hermitage Police Chief tells 21 News that generally he thinks people will use caution. But, he does have concerns regarding enforcement since it could be difficult to prove if someone is abusing the law. He also worries about inexperienced or some elderly drivers whose perception may not be as sharp.

The law was originally intended for motorcycles, which often times won't activate a light because of their size but, the law has since been expanded to cover all vehicles.