2006-12-01 06:32:21 · 14 answers · asked by crasyn 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
Most states allow a left on red if you're going from one one-way street to another, such that you don't cross any lanes. It's like a right on red since it's relatively safe.
You may check if you state allows it, but most do.
2006-12-01 06:41:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I know where I am (Alberta, Canada) it is legal and as safe as making a right onto a two-way street on a red. That said I would check out the local and/or state/provincal laws, some municipalities have jaywalking laws and some don't and this may be a similiar case.
2006-12-01 14:40:47 · answer #2 · answered by The what of wondering is why 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In California, you can make a left hand turn onto a one way street on a red light ONLY after stopping to be sure that it's safe and only if you are currently on a one way street. (Otherwise you'll be crossing in front of traffic).
See:
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/pgs25thru29.htm
See #5
2006-12-01 14:36:57 · answer #3 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Varies from state to state.
In MN, NE, IA (places I've lived), you can turn left FROM a one way ONTO a one way on red IF the traffic is clear.
YMMV.
2006-12-01 14:38:47 · answer #4 · answered by Jerry J 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Cupertino Calif. Flashing red ball permits cautious left turn.
2006-12-01 14:40:02 · answer #5 · answered by Faerie loue 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Depends on which state you live in, I believe. I live in Florida...here, no you can't, It's illegal (although people still do it). However, my boyfriend has lived in other states and he has told me that it is legal in some places. Check with the Department of Motor Vehicles in your state.
2006-12-01 14:36:14 · answer #6 · answered by ashleyvictoria19 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not usually... Right on red is a different story.
2006-12-01 14:39:43 · answer #7 · answered by dapixelator 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, as long as there is no sign that states "no turn on red".
2006-12-01 14:37:36 · answer #8 · answered by Lab 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
no crasyn you can not red lights mean stop for a reason remember there could be pedestrian green light as you turn
2006-12-01 14:38:10 · answer #9 · answered by not a mused 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
in virginia you can as long as you come to a complete stop first, and theres no "no turn on red" signs. i would check with your dmv though.
2006-12-01 14:58:20 · answer #10 · answered by autumnl78 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋