You want to drive straight ahead. What should you do?

In German traffic law, when you approach a red traffic light, you must always stop at the designated stop line before entering the intersection or crossing the pedestrian crosswalk. Even if there is space between vehicles or if you could get closer to a vehicle in front, you must not cross the stop line until the light turns green. Stopping at the stop line ensures both the safety of cross traffic and compliance with the rules. This is why only stopping at the stop line is correct—the other answers, which suggest stopping elsewhere, do not follow the rule and could lead to dangerous situations or fines. Remember: at a red light, always stop at the stop line, regardless of the position of other vehicles.