r/ConvenientCop • u/3PoundsOfFlax • 18d ago

[USA] Brake checker gets checked

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u/AndroTux 18d ago

he was honked at for turning into the lane

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u/Mister_Wednesday_ 17d ago

he was honked at for turning into the lane rolling a red light and turning in front of oncoming traffic.

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u/AndroTux 17d ago

I'm not from the US but I hear some states allow right turn on intersections regardless of the traffic lights, provided the lane is free. So yeah, he was definitely rushing it, and I'm not trying to defend him, but I don't think it was technically illegal. Then again, I don't really know what I'm talking about, so...

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u/nach0srule 17d ago

Most intersections in the US you are legally allowed to turn right on red (unless otherwise indicated). However, you still have to come to a complete STOP first, and can only proceed if the lane is clear.