Turning Right On Red May Soon Be A Thing Of The Past
Because of a drastic increase in pedestrian-related accidents, traffic laws could be changing. Turning right on red may soon be a thing of the past.
Most states and cities currently allow motorists to turn right at a red light, as long as they can safely do so. But because of the rise in pedestrian and bicycle accidents, some traffic experts are advising banning the practice.
Turning right on red actually got its start in the 1970s. Lawmakers were desperate to find ways to conserve energy, so a federal mandate was issued to allow right turns on red. The idea was that it would limit cars idling at red lights when they could safely make the turn and carry on.
The right-on-red ban has already been approved in our nation’s capital. Washington, DC city council approved a measure banning the practice that takes effect in 2025. According to Spectrum News, Chicago, San Francisco and Seattle are considering similar bans.
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