When is it legal to turn right on a red light?

When is it legal to turn right on a red light?

• A. After a full stop and yielding to traffic and pedestrians, unless prohibited by signs.
• B. Only if there is a green arrow for right turns.
• C. Never allowed to turn right on red.
• D. Only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Answer: (A)

Turning right on red is allowed in many places after you come to a complete stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign says you can’t. The crucial part is that you must wait for a safe gap and check for pedestrians crossing and vehicles that might conflict before turning. A green arrow isn’t required—you can turn on red if the intersection allows it and it’s safe. The idea that you need a green arrow would be a protected turn and isn’t the general rule. Saying you can turn only if there’s no oncoming traffic ignores the need to yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, which is essential even when there’s no oncoming car. So, proceed only after stopping, yielding, and then turning safely when permitted by signs.

Turning right on red is allowed in many places after you come to a complete stop and yield to all traffic and pedestrians, unless a sign says you can’t. The crucial part is that you must wait for a safe gap and check for pedestrians crossing and vehicles that might conflict before turning. A green arrow isn’t required—you can turn on red if the intersection allows it and it’s safe. The idea that you need a green arrow would be a protected turn and isn’t the general rule. Saying you can turn only if there’s no oncoming traffic ignores the need to yield to pedestrians and other vehicles, which is essential even when there’s no oncoming car. So, proceed only after stopping, yielding, and then turning safely when permitted by signs.