Normally a Red "stop" light requires the car to come to a stop and it can only proceed FORWARD if the light changes to green Or if it is a blinking Red light then they can proceed when traffic clears the intersection. Right Turn on Red allows you to come to a complete stop and then proceed to turn Right if the traffic allows. This allows you to proceed even though you do not have a Green light.
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You can turn right on a red light and a left red arrow. If there is a sign that says "no right turn on red" or it's a right red arrow, you can't turn right.
Generally, a red light means "stop," but in many cities, it is permitted to make a right turn on red, with caution, if it is safe to do so (no other cars are coming). But as you have noticed, there are exceptions. If you see a sign that says "no right turn on red," that means that specific red light requires a full stop, and you may not make a right turn until the light changes to green. In other words, if you do not see any signs, you generally are allowed to make a right turn on red. If you do see a sign, you are not allowed to make a right turn on red.
In Colorado, you are allowed to make a right turn on red after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and other vehicles unless otherwise posted. There are some intersections where right turns on red are prohibited, so it's important to pay attention to any signage.
According to the law, you have to make a complete stop before making a right turn on red. So, technically, you have broken the law and the red light camera caught you in the act.
It's not a federal law, but more of a state-versus-city law situation.
it means you can ONLY turn on a green light
Typically, in states that allow right-on-red, it is legal unless there is a sign posted that says "No Turn On Red"
If there is a light labeled right turn signal and it is red, you can not legally turn.
Yes. If there is no sign telling you 'No Turn on Red' , you can turn right on red (after coming to a complete stop and yielding the right of way to other traffic).
All. Except for New York City (no turns on red), or if there is an official sign prohibiting it, or if there is a red arrow and a state law prohibiting turns on red arrow signals.