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Can you turn right on red in Louisiana?

I’ve had enough of the cold in the winter, so I decided I’m going to move to New Orleans. Among the things I need to do is learn how to drive in Louisiana—people’s habits, laws, etc. But my first question is simple: is it legal to turn right on red in Louisiana?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Sounds like a grand adventure! You can turn right on red in Louisiana as long as no posted sign prohibits this type of maneuver. In New Orleans, you’ll find quite a few one-way streets, so always keep a watchful eye for signs that ban this type of turn.
If you’re at a stoplight that doesn’t have a sign posted, feel free to turn right on red. Just make sure to follow these tips:
  • Always come to a complete stop at the painted white line, not the actual crosswalk or intersection.
  • Yield to all pedestrians, cyclists, and other motorists.
  • Before you execute the turn, double-check to see if any cars or cyclists are going through the intersection, especially ones at high speeds.
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