Please point me the exact law about this. since i got a ticket and want to fight it. Thanks!
2007-03-27 11:54:31 · 16 answers · asked by itsmelov 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Insurance & Registration
In California, you must make a full stop on a red light before proceeding to make a right turn.
It is different by state. You'll need to indicate the state you're in to find your specific law.
In California the Vehicle Code violation is 21453.
Again, it goes by state.
2007-03-27 11:59:40 · answer #1 · answered by hsueh010 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Hello: I live in Massachusetts, so your "State DMV" laws may differ. It is such that first, no sign is posted prohibiting that turn, ie., "No Turn On Red." In that case, you MUST come to a complete stop AT the intersection; and a "complete stop" means to BE stationary for at least 30 seconds. Then, you are allowed to proceed if it is clear to do so, "with caution." If you went through otherwise, they nail you for "Running a red light." There is a great book out there; and many more I am sure, called "The Ticket Book." It will give some hints to fight that ticket. Usually, a "Rule Of Thumb" is that if you show up to fight the ticket, at the very least the fine will be reduced. Checking your State DMV rules will be a good start too.
2007-03-27 19:11:07 · answer #2 · answered by Gary In Massachusetts. 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can't fight that ticket. You technically went through the red light. You must make a full stop before making a right on red. You cannot make the turn if there is a sign posted.
2007-03-27 19:22:51 · answer #3 · answered by franny1120 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Although the traffic laws are different in every state, I do not know a state where you are permitted to make the right turn on red without first coming to a complete stop. Because you did not provide the jurisdiction where this took place, I can only recommend you to a generic site. It is www.washlaw.edu. This provides a link to all fifty states, as well as the federal government. Click on the name of the state where this took place, and generally you can find a link to the state statutes near the bottom of the page (and usually on the right hand side). If you follow that link, you will be taken to the statutes at large, where you will have to go through the motor vehicle code.
2007-03-27 19:05:11 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
you may NOT make a right turn on red until you come to a complete stop!! That is the law in all 50 states
2007-03-27 19:06:08 · answer #5 · answered by malemute1 4 · 2⤊ 1⤋
No. You must come to a complete stop, then if no traffic is coming, you can turn right on red. Forget fighting it, you won't win. And how do you expect anyone to point to the exact law when you didn't bother to mention state you are in (if you are in the United States) or country if you aren't? Sorry, I don't do psychic readings free.
2007-03-27 20:02:26 · answer #6 · answered by oklatom 7 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Plain and Simple just like the Colour RED. It's an International Symbal STOP Period. Then if allowed in the State / Province you can proceed turning right on a red if the coast is clear.
2007-03-27 19:08:44 · answer #7 · answered by highwaynine 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I read some of your other yahoo posts. Now I get it. Yea it's perfectly legal to make a right on red as fast as you can. Do it on two wheels next time and impress everybody. Obviously if you took a drivers license test you would know the answer to the question.
2007-03-27 19:09:29 · answer #8 · answered by bcre8iv 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In Pennsylvania it's against the law. You can find it in the Drivers Manual that you get to study for your permit, which you can get them at the drivers center. it says to treat a right turn on red as a stop sign.
2007-03-27 19:02:58 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You may only turn right on a redlight, if you come to a complete stop, or, there is signage stating right turn permittd without stopping. The answer can be found in your driver manuel.
2007-03-28 16:39:26 · answer #10 · answered by fisherwoman 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋