Can You Turn Right on a Straight Red Arrow?

[DiRiley]

Whether you can turn right when the straight red light is on depends on the specific situation. 1. Arrow red light. If both the straight red light and the right-turn arrow red light are on simultaneously, right turns are prohibited; 2. Circular red light. If there is a "No Right Turn on Red" sign at the intersection, right turns are prohibited; 3. The intersection has a no right turn sign; 4. Except for the above restrictions, when the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed provided they do not interfere with the passage of vehicles or pedestrians who have been given the right of way. Additional Information: Non-motor vehicle traffic signals consist of a set of lights with red, yellow, and green circular units containing bicycle patterns, guiding non-motor vehicle traffic. 1. When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. 2. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. 3. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. 4. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed provided they do not interfere with the passage of vehicles or pedestrians who have been given the right of way.