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Right Turns on Red
Woodlark Started conversation Apr 6, 2000
All right, this is a concept that is odd for those who haven't encountered it before. In the U.S. and Canada (except for New York City and the Province of Quebec (policy currently under revision)), as long as there is no sign specifically forbidding it, you are allowed to make a right turn on a red light. Here is how to proceed.
Approach intersection where you plan to turn right. Notice the light is red. Stop.
Look all around.
If the coast is clear, go ahead and turn right.
Right Turns on Red
Dinsdale Piranha Posted Apr 6, 2000
I remember that I never quite had the courage to try this. The 'don't cross a red light' is an incredibly strong instinct.
Right Turns on Red
Woodlark Posted Apr 11, 2000
Well, if you think of the red light as a stop signs for right-turn purposes only, that might help.
I know I keep forgetting about this rule and tend to stand at the red light with my right blinker on until either someone in the car or behind it reminds me I can go. *sigh* But I *like* staring off into no-space, resting my eyes!
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