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Can you turn right on red in Michigan?
I’m wondering if it’s legal to make a right on red in Michigan. I don’t want to pick up a ticket when I go to visit my sister there. Can I make right turns if the light is red?
Sean Boehme · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
It’s always smart to check a state’s traffic laws if you know you are going to be driving there. For the most part, making a right on red in Michigan is permitted.
Michigan’s rules allow drivers to make a right on red at an intersection as long as there is no sign posted that says otherwise. For a driver to do this, they must:
- Make a complete stop at the red light
- Check for oncoming traffic and crossing pedestrians
- Make the right turn once all is clear
Every state in the US allows drivers to make a right on red, although some states have more exceptions than others. New York City famously does not allow right-on-red turns at most intersections, although the rest of New York generally does.
If a driver in Michigan fails to stop at the red light first or ignores a sign indicating the turn is not allowed, they could face a red light ticket.
Red light tickets affect insurance
and carry a fine, so it’s always best to avoid them.Speaking of car insurance, if you haven’t revisited your coverage in a while, there is a good chance you are overspending.
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