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    Any one here ever got a ticket for makin a right turn at a red light without coming to a complete stop first?

    i did this morning, ive never heard of that. trying to decide if im gonna fight it or not
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    its a red light. works same as a stop sign.

    also, was there a "no turn on red" sign?

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    LOL...you HAVE TO STOP. It's a RED LIGHT, you're just allowed to turn after stopping. It's not a yield sign.

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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    LOL...you HAVE TO STOP. It's a RED LIGHT, you're just allowed to turn after stopping. It's not a yield sign.
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    I'm pretty sure that was on the written part of my driving exam that I had to pass to get my license.

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    wow

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    Someone almost hit me today because he didn't stop before making the right turn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Master Shake
    its a red light. works same as a stop sign.

    also, was there a "no turn on red" sign?
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    i kinda feel stupid now lol
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    Quote Originally Posted by simontibbett
    LOL...you HAVE TO STOP. It's a RED LIGHT, you're just allowed to turn after stopping. It's not a yield sign.
    x3. lol.

    It's illegal in some states though.

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    Quote Originally Posted by neon_ert3
    i kinda feel stupid now lol
    You should. Just so you know if you're turning from a one way onto a one way street you can also turn left on a red light.
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyF
    It's illegal in some states though.
    Only if marked. Then it's illegal in all states. Later, QD.
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    I've had to inform several people of this in the past few months. Same as being able to legally make a left turn onto a one way street if it's red, as long as you stop first.

    What if there is a right turn lane and a yield sign at a traffic light, do you still have to abide by the traffic signal or does the yield sign override that? Or is the yield sign only there for when the signal is green and you have incoming traffic making a left turn?

    Unless there is a keep moving sign I still always come to a complete stop, even with a yield sign if the signal is red. I've always been curious if I didn't have to stop if there is a yield sign...

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    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    I've had to inform several people of this in the past few months. Same as being able to legally make a left turn onto a one way street if it's red, as long as you stop first.
    Only if the street you are turning from is also a one-way street can you do this.

    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    What if there is a right turn lane and a yield sign at a traffic light, do you still have to abide by the traffic signal or does the yield sign override that? Or is the yield sign only there for when the signal is green and you have incoming traffic making a left turn?
    The stop light overrides the YIELD sign. Yield is mainly for oncoming traffic when they have a green light and can make a left turn to your right turn.

    Quote Originally Posted by speedminded
    Unless there is a keep moving sign I still always come to a complete stop, even with a yield sign if the signal is red. I've always been curious if I didn't have to stop if there is a yield sign...
    If you're not sure, it is always best/recommended to go ahead and stop.

    Something else not a lot of people realize is if you approach a right turn that has an actual traffic light with arrows in it, you have to abide by those arrows and their color. Even if there is no NO RIGHT TURN ON RED sign and the right turn arrow is red, you can NOT make that turn.

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    Quote Originally Posted by quickdodge®
    Only if marked. Then it's illegal in all states. Later, QD.
    I know that in Jersey, it's a law not to do it, at all.

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    lol...I always get so pissed when people come to a complete stop when it's clear too. I'll admit I didn't realize that either

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    Quote Originally Posted by X-Runner
    Someone almost hit me today because he didn't stop before making the right turn.
    It was probably the OP



    looks like alot of ppl need to learn the laws of the road!!

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    Yeah, anything red you need to come to a complete stop. Then, if the turning lane has a red arrow or light specifically for it, then you are not allowed to make the turn until it is green. A lot of times they have a "no turn on red" sign, but not always.

    One road that has the red arrows, but nobody pays attention them is Mansell Rd getting off 400 north. You are clearly suppose to stop and wait for green, but everyone goes through it...including me

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    i got the same ticket about a year go
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    Quote Originally Posted by AnthonyF
    I know that in Jersey, it's a law not to do it, at all.

    -Ant.
    No sir. All 50 states allow right on red (after stopping first, of course), unless noted. Later, QD.
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