Is it okay to turn right on a red arrow??? (law, area)

[douknownam]

I see this all the time and even have been honked at once or twice. Where I'm from, the red arrow means no turning--not a yield sign like many in this area treat it. Does anyone else notice this too?

[ncsualum2004]

this might help:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/north...red-arrow.html

[DanielleNC]

Originally Posted by douknownam

I see this all the time and even have been honked at once or twice. Where I'm from, the red arrow means no turning--not a yield sign like many in this area treat it. Does anyone else notice this too?

No it's not ok to turn on red. I've never been honked at. I would follow the law and let them get the ticket. Just ignore the honking.

Nevermind, just saw the link provided. I was talking about the kind with the sign that says no right on red. Yes I go right on a red arrow without a sign. Do it at Southpoint all the time. So does everyone else.

[whiteboyslo]

as long as there is no sign stating 'no right turn on red', you're fine.

Mike

[douknownam]

Originally Posted by ncsualum2004

this might help:
http://www.city-data.com/forum/north...red-arrow.html

THANKS! It just seems odd that NC goes out of it's way to make it an arrow instead of just a red light.

--knowing is half the battle

[ncsualum2004]

It just seems odd that NC goes out of it's way to make it an arrow instead of just a red light

it's used usually to indicate that lane can only turn right instead of continue going straight. As DanielleNC mention above Southpoint is a good example.

[VaNC]

Just remember, it is right on red AFTER stop. You have to stop, make sure it is clear, THEN you can turn right. This would seem obvious, but........

[douknownam]

Originally Posted by ncsualum2004

it's used usually to indicate that lane can only turn right instead of continue going straight. As DanielleNC mention above Southpoint is a good example.

didn't think of that... good point.

[annesg]

Not the same thing, but when I was new to NC I learned that a left green arrow is NOT an absolute right to make a u-turn; oftentimes there will be folks with a green right-turn light and those trying to make a u-turn have to yield to them. I've NEVER seen that before and you can imagine the annoyed looks I got when I made my u-turn and couldn't understand why someone would be making a fast right without stopping or even slowing down much! Turns out, they had every right!

[Francois]

Originally Posted by douknownam

THANKS! It just seems odd that NC goes out of it's way to make it an arrow instead of just a red light.

"NC" doesn't "go out of its way" to put an arrow there. It's not as if every single stoplight in the state has them; actually they are there in specific circumstances.