Am i allowed to make a right turn on red without stopping, just slowing to 14mpr? what's the law and where can

hsueh010

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.

micky

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.

franny1120

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.

malemute1

you may NOT make a right turn on red until you come to a complete stop!! That is the law in all 50 states

evo741hpr

YOu did what is called a "rolling stop" and yes it is illegal.

To turn right on red you must first come to a complete stop and look for OTHER TRAFFIC before pulling out

Bret

Red means STOP! and I would issue you a ticket also. Go to traffic school and get the point removed or have a hard time getting a job.

Mike

pay da ticket.

go back to drivers ed.....

roger s

red means complete stop!, before proceeding with what your state law allows.some states do not allow any movement on red.

highwaynine

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.

Atticus Finch

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.

oklatom

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.

Gary In Massachusetts.

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.

fisherwoman

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.

bcre8iv

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.

bundysmom

A red light means stop, not roll, not pause, not slowing down. If you have a red light you must stop before making a right hand turn. Read your drivers handbook.

You ask, I answer

if the sign says turn right on red, or there is no sign at all, then you can. if it says no turn on red, then you get a ticket. sometimes around schools and colleges the signs will be different at different times. you need to fully stop. 14mph is enough to hurt someone.

Bernard Riggs

I got a traffic ticket at 5:45 am -no other traffic around- going thru a stop sign at four way stop making right hand turn- also right lane is close to public access- construction work in progress- I am superintendant for that particuliar job, California- please let me know if i have a defense, thank you, Bernard Riggs

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