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Explanation, for those who don’t understand the problem: in some states, like New York, a red arrow is different than a red circle in that it prohibits turn-on-
by ken 7y ago
Explanation, for those who don’t understand the problem: in some states, like New York, a red arrow is different than a red circle in that it prohibits turn-on-red.
In other states, like Washington, the red arrow is equivalent to the red circle. We even have left-turn-on-red, so (unless you’re stuck behind an out-of-towner) this tends to be much less of an issue.
- WorldMaker 7y agoThe variety in individual state traffic light rules is fascinating, and something that certainly doesn't help for US travelers. Some states are left-turn-on-red, others are not, telling which is which is not always obvious. (For instance, Kentucky is no left-turn-on-red [either red arrow or full red; mostly the state doesn't use red arrows because they'd be redundant in that case], but allows for left-turn-may-yield on flashing yellow/amber.)
- andrewmunsell 7y agoFor those Washingtonians that didn't know about left-on-red (I didn't before a couple weeks ago), you can turn left on red (or a red arrow) as long as it's from a one- or two-way street onto a one-way street (or freeway on-ramp), after a stop and if it's clear. https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20181101-01/?p=100115 https://devblogs.microsoft.com/oldnewthing/20181101-01/?p=10... https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.055 https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=46.61.055 I've never done it myself and don't intend to start since I think it's a bit obscure and I don't want to argue with a cop about it if I get pulled over.