What is the origin of the "No Turn On Red" Law ?

Answer 1

What you are actually referring to would be a local ordinance. In most states, it is assumed that you may make a right hand turn after you make a full stop and check to make sure no traffic is coming in the appropriate lane. "No Turn on Red" signs are posted by local governments at intersections judged to be unsuitable for this. This may have to do with the positioning of the intersection restricting sight distance, a heavy amount of left-turning traffic from the opposing direction, or simply a small road leading into a high-traffic artery. In any case, the decision is made by municipal engineers, and may require municipal legislative action depending on your local statutes.

In short, "No Turn On Red" is a tool used by local governments to manage traffic flow efficiently and safely, and its origin can probably be traced to the traffic engineering that went into the creation of traffic lights in the first place.

Answer 2

Actually, the red light prevents any movement at all. The law in some states permits a right turn on red unless otherwise posted. Lacking a law that permits the turn, "No Turn on Red" is presumed by the red light.

Answer 3

It began when the RED light meant STOP. You stay stopped on RED.

Answer 4

problaby due to the fact that cars smashed into the car that are turning right due to heavy traffic,thus no turn on red.dont know where it first started.

Answer 5

ummmm.... lets add it up.... run redlight + big truck + small car going all at the same time =ummmmm......YOUR DEAD DUUUUAAAA

Answer 6

ummm ACCIDENTS DUHHHHHHH