Will I get a ticket?
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Will I get a ticket?
Hey guys I think i did somethin stupid today and I need some help. I was coming home from work and I made a right turn on a red. I know this is legal if your in the far right lane but there are 2 turning lanes and I was in the outside turning lane instead of the far right lane. I came to a complete stop and everything but I was hella trippin cuz there was a sh*tload od cameras there. Does anyone know if that is legal or not? Someone told me it was but im just hella trippin, i live in CA and i need to know like NOW! if anyone can help me out please let me know thanks!
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Joined: May 2005
Posts: 128
From: Charleston, SC
RE: Will I get a ticket?
Well, I'm not from California but in my state, if a lane is designated a turning lane or is the only lane, then turning on a red light, as long as you are at a dead stop before turning, is legal. Some people don't know this but, if you are at an intersection with a road that has a one way only going to the left that you can turn left on a red light as well, at least in my state.
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Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 440
From: GA
RE: Will I get a ticket?
I can't remember if you can or not. Option is to wait and see if you get a ticket in the mail or break out your DMV Driver's manual to calm your nerves. Hope you have some extra money just in case.
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RE: Will I get a ticket?
You must be in the last lane to do that (as long as no signs are posted) in New Jersey, not sure about CA.
I also have a question about something similar. I was at an intersection, turning right. The turning right lane was seperated by a small median, and the lane itself curved to the right.
There was a red light and a white stop line on the ground. I stopped at it and looked around for a "no turn on red" sign. There wasn't any sign. I was hesitant, but I went.
This picture shows what the intersection was like. You can see the cement median thing I'm talking about. The only reason I was confused was becuase there was a stop line (not a crosswalk).
I also have a question about something similar. I was at an intersection, turning right. The turning right lane was seperated by a small median, and the lane itself curved to the right.
There was a red light and a white stop line on the ground. I stopped at it and looked around for a "no turn on red" sign. There wasn't any sign. I was hesitant, but I went.
This picture shows what the intersection was like. You can see the cement median thing I'm talking about. The only reason I was confused was becuase there was a stop line (not a crosswalk).
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Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 13,189
From: AZ
RE: Will I get a ticket?
As long as you didn't turn into the inside lane as you made your turn, you're fine. I drove in Cali for 15 years and got tickets for a lot of the less thougth of 'rules' of the road. That was never one of them and I have turned from right from the outter designated turn lane on a red, with a cop behind me.
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RE: Will I get a ticket?
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You must be in the last lane to do that (as long as no signs are posted) in New Jersey, not sure about CA.
I also have a question about something similar. I was at an intersection, turning right. The turning right lane was seperated by a small median, and the lane itself curved to the right.
There was a red light and a white stop line on the ground. I stopped at it and looked around for a "no turn on red" sign. There wasn't any sign. I was hesitant, but I went.
This picture shows what the intersection was like. You can see the cement median thing I'm talking about. The only reason I was confused was becuase there was a stop line (not a crosswalk).
You must be in the last lane to do that (as long as no signs are posted) in New Jersey, not sure about CA.
I also have a question about something similar. I was at an intersection, turning right. The turning right lane was seperated by a small median, and the lane itself curved to the right.
There was a red light and a white stop line on the ground. I stopped at it and looked around for a "no turn on red" sign. There wasn't any sign. I was hesitant, but I went.
This picture shows what the intersection was like. You can see the cement median thing I'm talking about. The only reason I was confused was becuase there was a stop line (not a crosswalk).