In Connecticut, it is legal to take a right turn at a red light as long as there is no danger in doing so. Do other states have this law too?
2007-03-22 17:05:56 · 18 answers · asked by Yote 3 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Other - Cars & Transportation
As far as I know, most states have it. New York state allows it, but it's not allowed within New York City.
2007-03-22 17:09:52 · answer #1 · answered by Flyboy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In British Columbia and most provinces, You can also turn left on a red if turning from a one way street.. In all cases you must stop first..
2007-03-22 17:17:36 · answer #2 · answered by Grand pa 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Missouri and Illinois both allow right turns on red as long as you make a complete stop first.
2007-03-22 17:12:16 · answer #3 · answered by sugarpups24 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Right turn on red light is permitted after stop in all states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Guam. Left turn on red light from a one-way road into a one-way road is permitted after stop in 42 states and Puerto Rico. There is no left turn on red light in South Dakota unless authorized by a municipal ordinance, in Connecticut, Maine, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Rhode Island, the District of Columbia, or Guam. Left turn on red light from a two-way road into a one-way road is permitted after stop in Alaska, Idaho, Michigan, Oregon and Washington only.
In New York, there is no turn on red light in New York City or for school buses state-wide while carrying pupils.
After stop on red arrow lights, Illinois, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Oregon, South Carolina, Utah, Washington and Wyoming permit left turn from a one-way road into a one-way road and right turn. (Michigan, Oregon and Washington also permit left turn on red arrow after stop from a two-way road into a one-way road. New Hampshire prohibits left turn on red arrow.) There is no turn on red arrow in Alaska, California, Colorado, Georgia, Idaho, Maine, Minnesota, New York, the District of Columbia, or Puerto Rico. Other state laws do not specify red arrows.
A No Turn on Red sign (US sign #R10-11) or other traffic control device (such as electronic display) may prohibit turns on red light. Some signs have time ranges, the words "When Pedestrians are Present", or the like. A Right Turn on Red after Stop sign or the like may specifically permit otherwise prohibited or non-apparent turns on red light.
2007-03-22 17:17:17 · answer #4 · answered by CuttingHorses 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I know that Florida, Texas, Georgia, and Tennessee all allow turning right on red.
2007-03-22 17:15:05 · answer #5 · answered by punkxrocker3 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just about all states do. I do not know of a state that does not. it's a simple rule of the road. your turning with the flow of traffic so there would be no reason why it would be illegal.
2007-03-22 17:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by gearnofear 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes--all southeastern states after a complete stop. also. in Alabama it is legal to turn left on a one way street crossing from your right to left
2007-03-22 17:17:58 · answer #7 · answered by landlubber 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Mississippi, Louisiana, Kentucky, and Ohio that I know of but I'm sure that there are more.
2007-03-22 17:43:26 · answer #8 · answered by BeThAnY 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
here in New Jersey, it's perfectly legal. i sometimes forget when i drive into NYC but so far i haven't gotten a ticket. *lucky*
2007-03-22 17:15:43 · answer #9 · answered by morequestions 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Maine does.
2007-03-22 17:09:21 · answer #10 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋