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by throwaway9191a 2101 days ago
Virginia(US) has a law regarding this as well.

"B. ... if the driver or rider (i) comes to a full and complete stop at the intersection for two complete cycles of the traffic light or for two minutes, whichever is shorter, ..."

https://law.lis.virginia.gov/vacode/title46.2/chapter8/secti...

Which makes a lot of sense. I've been in this situation in my car as well. The light just doesn't change.