Turning on Red in YN

[Dehqoniston]

A sign prohibiting right turns at a red signal

Turning at a Red Signal in Your Nation

A turn on red is a principle of traffic law permitting vehicles at a traffic light showing a red signal to turn into the direction of traffic nearer to them (almost always after a complete stop) when the way is clear, without having to wait for a green signal. It is intended to allow traffic to resume moving, with minimal risk provided that proper caution is observed. It is commonly known as a right turn on red (or simply right on red) in countries that drive on the right side of the road, or a left turn on red in countries which drive on the left side of the road.

Throughout the world, different countries and localities have differing laws regarding turning at red signals. There are conflicting views on the policy turns on red, with supporters pointing to lower vehicle emission and time savings, while opponents cite safety concerns.

Are turns at red signals permitted or prohibited by default? What are the laws regarding turns at red signals, if applicable?

In Dehqoniston, where traffic drives on the right, making a right turn at a red signal after making a complete stop is permitted by default, unless signage is posted stating otherwise. Drivers must yield to any oncoming perpendicular traffic, crossing pedestrians, or traffic from the opposite direction that is turning left before continuing through the intersection. Additionally, a left turn at a red signal is permitted in cases where both the origin and destination streets are one-way streets.

[Lillorainen]

Green turning arrow, with a sign mandating to stop before turning, if the signal is red.

In the Federation of Lillorainen (where traffic drives on the right), turning right on red signal is prohibited by default. However, a green sign next to traffic lights (see picture) allows drivers to do so. It is usually mandatory to stop first, to check, if there is other traffic crossing (e.g. drivers from the opposite direction coming from the left, or pedestrians, or bikers, or riders, or guys with hand carts, whatever). In this case, they go first - thus, the driver who is going to turn right has to wait for the lane to be free (or the signal to turn green). The green turning arrow has become very common over the years, to an extent, that it can be seen at most crossings.

In practice, with the road infrastructure in cities having ensured a clear spatial separation of motorized and non-motorized traffic wherever possible, granting much safety for the latter and efficient traffic flow for the former, a change of the Road Traffic Act (StVO) in favor of permitting turning right at red signals by default, unless stated otherwise, is being considered.

[Estado Novo Portugues]

Strictly prohibited. Unless you're a government official, then all the rules are only guidelines.

[Gandoor]

On a national level in Gandoor (where traffic drives on the right), making a right turn on red following a complete stop is considered to be permitted by default, so long as no signage forbidding it is not posted at the traffic light.

[Hansdeltania]

Most states allow vehicles to turn right on red signals if they are not turning arrows or if it is specifically prohibited. If they are not turning arrows, red lights are treated as stop signs.

[Victorious Decepticons]

Decepticons wouldn't have the patience to stand at a light when it's safe to go, so stop lights that face ground traffic are treated as "flashing reds" (stop and look, and if it's clear, you can just go) pretty much at all times - even though our lights don't actually flash. This works fine because in high-traffic areas, it won't be clear until you have the relevant "go" signal anyway, but out in the sticks, you're not stuck waiting at empty intersections.

We do not have simple "red lights" like humans. Those work fine when all of the traffic is on the ground and coming from a few very predictable directions, but in Victorious Decepticons, much of the traffic is in plane mode and flying through the air instead. Therefore, we have complicated signals in highly-populated areas. These have parts that aim toward the sky and other parts that aim toward people on the ground. They designate not only ground-based stop, go, and turns, but also landing, takeoff, circling, banking, and in the busiest cities, altitude changes. Flying over the capital city, especially, is not for the inexperienced or the faint of fuel pump.

All that said, remember that while there may be no serious statute to punish you for being lax about signals when nobody's around, the Laws of Physics are always in effect - and there are no exemptions. Look not only both ways, but also UP if you're on the ground, and ALL AROUND (including up and down) if you're in the air, before proceeding!

[Indonesian Peoples]

In the D.R.I.P. ( where traffic drives on the Left side of the road ), turning to the left on a complete stop is permitted. as long as:

> the left turn is not blocked by cars with the intension of driving straight or cutting in line.
> not turning to the right by a complete stop unless you’re a government official, an emergency, police and etr.
> turn carefully and locate for pedestrians.
> drive less than 10-20 km/per hour or on the respective speed limit.
> obey traffic laws and follow trafic signs or instructions given.

[Habsburger Osterreich]

Presently, right turns on reds are prohibited in Austria, but in January the Transport Ministry announced its intention to implement regulations permitting them.

[Tsuki]

Tsuki doesn't care about traffic, so you can turn on red.

[Sao Pablo]

Stopping at a red light, unless a green arrow is present, is mandatory; however, unless otherwise noted you may proceed to make a turn on a red if you have already stopped.

[New Transeurasia]

New Teanseurasian road laws state that turning right on a red signal is permitted after coming to a stop and checking for traffic in the lane you are merging into. Running a red light is legal after being stopped for 15 seconds when there is no traffic from the intersecting road and no traffic turning left from the oncoming direction.

[Auzkhia]

Not allowed unless explicitly said.

[Fatatatutti]

Are turns at red signals permitted or prohibited by default?

By default, we don't have any traffic signals. We tried them years ago but people just thought they were a lame light show.

[The Huterric Union]

The Huterric Union drives on the left. The law is dependent on state, but all of them allow it unless a sign says not to

[Coconut Palm Island]

Turning on red is strictly illegal in our nation. 87% of traffic lights are also in areas with crosswalks, and in the year 2014, over 20 tourists were killed by someone turning right on red. Therefore, since 2015, Senate Bill 2015-132 makes turning right on red punishable by a warning, with subsequent offenses being punishable with up to 5 hours' community service.

[Ru-]

turning right on red is legal by default in Ru, as long as you slow to a rolling or complete stop to check for and yield to any oncoming traffic into the lane. Some intersections have signage to indicate that a turn on red is not permitted.

[-The Islamic Queendom-]

Turning right on red is not allowed unless signage stating otherwise is posted.

[Far Easter Republic]

Perfectly legal to go right on red(FER drives on right) or even straight ahead if there is nobody.

[Citrejaanijr]

Turning on red is forbidden, in the interest of pedestrian and bicyclist safety. Opponents indicate this increases emissions by drawing out idle time, but the public transit overhauls of the past five years are robust enough to outpace this.

[Essu Beti]

Essu Beti does not yet have a functional road system or stoplights.

If it did, however, the “red light” would instead be an “X-shaped light” because the majority of the population is red-green colorblind.

But ultimately, the answer is “yes” and also “who follows stoplights anyway?” because the car culture of their originator country was such that you get from point A to point B by pointing your car in the right direction and pressing down on the gas pedal as far as it will go. Traffic laws were really more like traffic suggestions.

[Great Nortend]

Great Nortend drives on the left side of the road. Mechanical traffic lights are scarce, and in most busy intersections demanding control, a traffic policeman will direct traffic. There is no basis for 'turning on red'. Furthermore, in most towns and cities, local regulations require 'hook turns', where right turning traffic must turn from the left lane.

[Creslonia]

In Creslonia, traffic drives on the left. You are allowed to turn left at an intersection during a red light, as long as you have come to a complete stop and there are no signs forbidding it.

[Alinghi Federal-Democratic Republic]

None of 43 cantons permits to the driver to turn right on Red, exept (de jure) if exlcitly witten in a sign under the traffic light written "Turning right on red is permitted", but actually no traffic light were are this provision.

[Luziyca]

Allowed everywhere unless a sign prohibits it.

[Liberimery]

Left on Left laws depend on the State in Liberimery though is generally permitted unless otherwise noted by signage. Not that this stops the stereotypical Liberimerian driver from making a Left on Red at these signs... or a Right on Red. Or using a turn signal instead of a horn.