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Right Turn on Red - Maybe Not
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Nov 9, 2023 14:30:01   #
druthven
 
WILLARD98407 wrote:
in Washington the law says that we are able to make a right turn at a red LIGHT after stopping and verifying that the intersection is clear of traffic and peds.

the law also states that if you are stopped by a red ARROW there is no free turn allowed. The red arrow specifically controls the right turn. People who are ignorant of the law just cruise on through the red arrow as if it weren't even there.

Some like to exercise their electrical noise-making safety device because they are annoyed at someone actually waiting for the red arrow to turn green.

first a toot. then two toots. then a blast. (some skip the first two stages of protest and go directly to the blast)

uneducated dolts..

it's on the driving test.

(maybe not the KMart version)
in Washington the law says that we are able to mak... (show quote)



I'm sure there are numerous additions to the driver's test I took, circa 1952. No expressways, freeways or interstates and the left hand and arm served for the nonexistent turn signals. The Texas test still retains the dreaded parallel parking.

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Nov 9, 2023 15:35:34   #
pj81156 Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
 
I’ve only been driving for 70 years and have yet to see a right turn on red incident. Much ado about nothing.

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Nov 9, 2023 18:32:23   #
stanikon Loc: Deep in the Heart of Texas
 
pj81156 wrote:
I’ve only been driving for 70 years and have yet to see a right turn on red incident. Much ado about nothing.



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Nov 10, 2023 08:37:56   #
jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY
 
pj81156 wrote:
I’ve only been driving for 70 years and have yet to see a right turn on red incident. Much ado about nothing.


Yeah, my eyesight is getting bad, too. 😋

Much ado about nothing. - except for the relatives of the dead people.

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Nov 10, 2023 09:20:51   #
JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco
 
pj81156 wrote:
I’ve only been driving for 70 years and have yet to see a right turn on red incident. Much ado about nothing.


I'm 74, and I've never seen anyone get murdered. I guess it doesn't happen.

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Nov 12, 2023 11:26:45   #
Webguydave Loc: C'ville, Va.
 
Right turns on red in all states became a federal mandate ( in the ‘70’s?) - before that it varied from state to state.
Failing to stop before the turn is solely on the driver…and it’s amazing how many folks blow through the stop!!
For a window on how drivers view their driving responsibilities search YouTube for Fridays with Frank…an Arizona sheriff on traffic detail…engaging, informative and at times, hilarious!😄

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Nov 12, 2023 13:34:12   #
SteveR Loc: Michigan
 
A certain percentage of people who get out of bed this morning will die. Simple!! Don't get out of bed, don't die!!

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Nov 15, 2023 00:26:06   #
Foto Fun
 
Absolutely. It's "right turn on red after stop."

"NO right turn on red" signs have exploded here in Northern VA...I'm sure because of too many people blowing thru the lights without looking, let alone stopping. You might even get rear-ended if you actually STOP! Of course those on their cell phones are clueless...but sure to sue if injured. Be careful out there.

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