Wiktionary
run a red light
vb. 1 To pass through the traffic light when the red light is on. 2 (context idiomatic English) To enter a restricted are
To trespass. 3 (context idiomatic English) To falsely accuse someone of wrongdoing. 4 (context idiomatic English) To pass a political bill that is clearly based on false premises. 5 (context idiomatic English) To claim a position that one does not rightfully earn.