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Can you turn right on a red light in New York?
I’ve always turned right at red lights after stopping and checking the intersection. But last week when I was driving in New York and did that, my partner freaked out and said it’s not legal there! Is that true?
Olivia Rose · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Since states set driving laws, it’s always good to check what’s legal wherever you’re driving.
You can turn right on a red light in New York, but there are a few conditions. Most importantly, you must first come to a complete stop like you would a stop sign. Then, check that there are no posted signs at the intersection disallowing right turns on red.
You must yield the right of way to any oncoming vehicles or pedestrians. But when you verify the coast is clear, you’re good to make a right turn.
Let’s say you roll through a red light making a right turn. In New York, that’s illegal and technically considered running a red light. New York state has red light cameras that can be triggered if you run a red light—and your ticket will carry a minimum $50 fine.
Running a red light is extremely dangerous and can result in a collision—both of which can drastically increase your car insurance rates.
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