553.When a motorcycle passes through a pedestrian crosswalk and encounters apedestrian who is illegally crossing against the red light, which of the followingstatements regarding the rider's proper action is correct?
(A) Since thepedestrian is in violation, the rider has the right-of-way when proceedingaccording to the signal and may sound the horn as a warning and proceeddirectly.
(B) Even though the rider should slow down when the pedestrian is inviolation, if a collision occurs, the responsibility for the accident shall rest withthe violating pedestrian.
(C) Although the pedestrian is in violation and subjectto penalty, the rider shall still exercise caution and stop to yield, allowing thepedestrian to pass first.