Do I have to make a complete stop (standstill) when turning right on a red light?

Question

I know that we can turn right on a red light if we are sure no cars are coming our way.

However, do we need to make a complete standstill stop before turning -- since there's no STOP sign (when I am sure from afar that no car is approaching, and I just slowed down to double check).

Making a complete stop is what my friend keeps asking me to do, but it seems ridiculous when I'm 100% sure there's no cars and there is no STOP sign to begin with.

So, can I just slow down instead of stop?

Answer 1

Yes, it must be a complete stop.

I have heard the verbage in our court system of "all forward motion must cease."

Answer 2

You have to stop first at a red light regardless of whether or not traffic is coming or which direction you are going to turn in. Consider a flashing red versus a steady red. If it were a flashing red light, it would be the same as a stop sign. You stop completely, ceasing all forward motion of the vehicle. Look for traffic. Then you proceed when it is safe to do so. Red lights ARE the same as a stop sign. The only difference is if there is a steady red, you have to wait until it switches to green. Stop completely. And I tell students three seconds. Then go if there is no traffic.

And while searching the intersection before you get there is a great advanced skill to possess and use...once you get there, situations can change. You should still stop despite your certainty of oncoming traffic or lack thereof. It's irresponsible to just be paying attention to oncoming traffic. That kind of shows a youthful driver in you. What about the surrounding environment? Pay attention to everything when you are behind the wheel. A three second stop won't kill you. A roll through a red light could. Plain and simple.

Answer 3

In most states where turning right on red is permissible, you do have to come to a complete stop before proceeding the turn. Treat the red light as a "stop sign."

Many drivers apply the same principle when turning on a stop sign. They believe the "coast is clear" when another vehicle comes from nowhere and enters the intersection. This is commonly referred to as a "hollywood stop" or "hollywood roll."

My official advise would be to exercise prudent judgement. Taking a few seconds to come to a complete stop (although how ridiculous you may think it is) may in fact save your or another's life.

Answer 4

Most right on red legislation states you may turn right on red after STOP. Stop means stop, not yield.

Here is the language from my state's statute:

When a steady‑beam traffic signal is emitting a red light controlling traffic approaching an intersection, an approaching vehicle facing the red light shall come to a stop and shall not enter the intersection. After coming to a complete stop and unless prohibited by an appropriate sign, that approaching vehicle may make a right turn.

Answer 5

Yes. Red means stop, not yield. Years ago, lots of intersections in many states used to have hanging signs that said "Right turn on red after complete stop". I've known people who have gotten tickets for rolling slowly through without their wheels coming to a complete stop first.

Where I live, you would have had this question on the written test to get your license, and the highway patrolman who did your driving part of the test would have made sure to put you in that situation to see if you did it right.

Answer 6

Yes, you need to make a complete stop. If there is a crosswalk or a line painted on the street at the intersection, then you must stop without any part of your vehicle entering the crosswalk or extending over the line, as well. If not, then no part of your vehicle must enter the intersection before stopping.

You shouldn't have your license if you don't know or follow the basic rules of the road.

Answer 7

No you better stop if you want to remain ticket free. I make a complete stop at all stop signs, traffic lights or wherever. I have had too many friends receive tickets for failing to stop...I think getting that ticket makes you more mad than receiving any other. Just because it would only take an extra couple of seconds to come to a complete stop.

Answer 8

A red light is the same as a stop-sign. You must come to a complete stop.

Answer 9

Yes, you must stop at the white line. Once you have come to a complete stop behind the white line you can inch forward to see if it is clear to turn on red. Then go.

Answer 10

When making a right turn on red you do have to come to a complete stop then may go if okay to do so.

Answer 11

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