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bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:460,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 11:51:33 AM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse I get frustrated when people in front of me won't turn right on red when there aren't any cars coming. Some intersections are marked "no turn on red," so obviously you can't turn at these intersections, but I have seen people not turn right on red at intersections without this sign. [Edited by: bowler93 at 8/18/2011 2:52:02 PM EST]

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I get frustrated when people in front of me won't turn right on red when there aren't any cars coming. Some intersections are marked "no turn on red," so obviously you can't turn at these intersections, but I have seen people not turn right on red at intersections without this sign.

[Edited by: bowler93 at 8/18/2011 2:52:02 PM EST]

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festerpq Champion Author New Jersey Posts:3,054 Points:605,595 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Jan 1, 2012 2:24:49 AM Ignore festerpq Report Abuse I do but I try not to, no law being broken by not turning on red when permitted. I get frustrated when people honk/beep when there is a No Turn On Red sign.
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:22,907 Points:3,527,605 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2011 2:03:49 PM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse If the person ahead doesn't take the right turn on his right of way, I will give a quick toot of the horn. If he still doesn't go, I wait. Frustration causes accidents. Next time, it will be you that is in front, and the perceived hold up in traffic. And life is to short to worry about the retarded toads behind. The other day I was turning on to a major artery full of traffic, and slowed to try to match my speed with a hole I saw coming, and the guy behind immediately leaned on his horn. How much faster did he think he was going to get there if I immediately pulled in and the road was blocked by the resulting collision? He was focused on me, wasn't even looking at the heavy traffic that had the right of way. I have been on a major artery, in the left hand lane because I had a left turn coming up, and had a person honking horns and flashing lights expecting me to pull into the right lane. Self-important prig turned out to be making the same left turn! And it is NOT common courtesy to stay right lane on city streets. That is just silly on any road with intersections allowing right and left turns. Main street isn't a through-way in any city I have been in. Did you know that in Germany, where drivers are far better trained than here, that showing frustration in traffic nets major fines? Flash your lights on the Autobahn at a car in the left lane, he is supposed to move over. If he doesn't, and you start honking, you get a major ticket. He gets a ticket for not moving over, as well. Most of the honking and flashing of lights you see on the roads here, and especially things like the one-finger salute, are considered aggression in Germany. It behooves us to remember the line between frustration and aggression is thin, and they both are dangerous. [Edited by: rumbleseat at 12/31/2011 5:08:16 PM EST]
Petrothirst Champion Author Los Angeles Posts:2,286 Points:418,865 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2011 1:29:48 PM Ignore Petrothirst Report Abuse No. It's a form of Road Rage. To my knowledge there's no law requiring a person to turn right on a red light. I DO get frustrated with idiot drivers who demonstrate their disregard for the safety of those around them.
mingaa57 All-Star Author St. Louis Posts:733 Points:316,215 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2011 1:23:02 PM Ignore mingaa57 Report Abuse sure do
wizzo Champion Author Detroit Posts:3,464 Points:620,045 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 31, 2011 3:38:32 AM Ignore wizzo Report Abuse no
dal1 Champion Author Illinois Posts:1,183 Points:147,165 Joined:Jun 2007	Message Posted: Dec 30, 2011 4:26:59 AM Ignore dal1 Report Abuse only when I'm in hurry
redslaw Champion Author Orange County Posts:2,140 Points:501,950 Joined:Oct 2011	Message Posted: Oct 24, 2011 7:20:55 AM Ignore redslaw Report Abuse arrrrrg.... yes
Gasupango Rookie Author California Posts:8 Points:186,700 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 6:18:51 PM Ignore Gasupango Report Abuse yes, i get frustrated too!
Weaslespit Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:8,800 Points:309,670 Joined:Sep 2008	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 6:09:50 PM Ignore Weaslespit Report Abuse "I have had people honk and flash their lights to try to get me to switch to the right hand land to let them speed by, on city streets." The right-hand lane is there for those who are not passing. Even in city streets is is common courtesy to move to the right to allow those moving faster than yourself go by. You should be so lucky that they flashed their lights asking before driving by on the right and cutting you off... Back to the topic, if it is not illegal to turn right on red and traffic permits then DO SO!
dandeeman Champion Author Georgia Posts:4,214 Points:1,941,485 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Aug 27, 2011 12:45:21 PM Ignore dandeeman Report Abuse NO, THE LORD WATCHES OVER THE THE BRAIN DEAD.
jdunlap65 Champion Author West Virginia Posts:1,372 Points:239,980 Joined:May 2007	Message Posted: Aug 24, 2011 11:22:06 AM Ignore jdunlap65 Report Abuse no
jes Champion Author Pennsylvania Posts:16,150 Points:3,349,550 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 7:02:10 PM Ignore jes Report Abuse It's not "mandatory".
Sally1904 Rookie Author Wilmington Posts:52 Points:84,595 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 6:52:51 PM Ignore Sally1904 Report Abuse Some times
reb4 Champion Author Chicago Posts:19,080 Points:1,818,430 Joined:Sep 2004	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 6:02:37 PM Ignore reb4 Report Abuse bowler93, There are several reasons people might not turn at the light, and in most cases, they are not doing so to aggravate / frustrate you... In illinois and especially in chicago metropolitan area, red light cameras are big revenue producers and have become a major ticket generator for communities hurting for revenue. Also, there is NO easy way to fight the tickets. Because of this, many people are striking back when red light cameras are present by deliberately NOT turning on red. I know the community I live in tried to pass an ordinance to make redlights on red illegal until they were told they could not do this with out proper signs. Also, you probably know this, but there is NO LAW that states you have to turn on red....
bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:460,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 1:12:31 PM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse cheap2010skate, turning right on red is legal in all 50 states unless otherwise marked
rumbleseat Champion Author Winnipeg Posts:22,907 Points:3,527,605 Joined:Oct 2002	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 12:51:14 PM Ignore rumbleseat Report Abuse I have had people honk and yell at me for not turning on red, even when cars are coming through the intersection or where there is a sign specifically prohibiting right turn on red. I have had people honk and flash their lights to try to get me to switch to the right hand land to let them speed by, on city streets. I have had people flash their lights and tail-gate me to try to make me go faster, in driving rain, in fog, and in blinding snow. A certain percentage of people are't just impatient, they aren't just inconsiderate, they are stupid.
WEPSMAN Champion Author South Dakota Posts:10,508 Points:2,022,950 Joined:Mar 2005	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 12:39:20 PM Ignore WEPSMAN Report Abuse I do, but I should not be in that much of a hurry.
cheap2010skate Champion Author Tampa Posts:3,806 Points:635,535 Joined:Nov 2009	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 8:32:15 AM Ignore cheap2010skate Report Abuse In some states, you cannot make right turns on Red. Local people may know the rules but a traveler/visitor/tourist would not. If my area makes it illegal to turn right on Red, I won't turn right on Red in other states lest I get a ticket.
DerekS Champion Author Seattle Posts:3,751 Points:685,025 Joined:Mar 2008	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 8:11:39 AM Ignore DerekS Report Abuse Some drivers are very scared. Some daydream (don't!!!)
jessjames Champion Author Huntsville Posts:15,284 Points:3,301,285 Joined:Jun 2003	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 6:39:58 AM Ignore jessjames Report Abuse sometimes
Dennis783 Champion Author Des Moines Posts:13,579 Points:2,700,960 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 6:33:26 AM Ignore Dennis783 Report Abuse Life's too short to be frustrated all the time. I just wait for them.
blazingedge Veteran Author Knoxville Posts:298 Points:146,085 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 6:19:38 AM Ignore blazingedge Report Abuse I think there are some areas where that is illegal.
ajkayakers Champion Author Akron Posts:1,801 Points:353,575 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 6:08:57 AM Ignore ajkayakers Report Abuse yes
Titanic1985 Champion Author South Carolina Posts:6,224 Points:355,295 Joined:Dec 2010	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 6:06:41 AM Ignore Titanic1985 Report Abuse Sometimes I lightly tap on the horn. If they don't move, I assume they don't know they can turn and just wait for the green light. Life's too short to get upset over this kind of stuff. You've gotta watch out for road rage. The driver may do anything in a fit of anger
us30ride Champion Author Fort Wayne Posts:3,310 Points:708,635 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 5:49:49 AM Ignore us30ride Report Abuse yes
us30ride Champion Author Fort Wayne Posts:3,310 Points:708,635 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 5:49:34 AM Ignore us30ride Report Abuse yes
rwm56 Champion Author San Jose Posts:1,500 Points:87,890 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 5:29:47 AM Ignore rwm56 Report Abuse Sometimes
Audioquest Champion Author London Posts:1,073 Points:99,210 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 4:08:36 AM Ignore Audioquest Report Abuse Happened to me yesterday.
bluenvoy Champion Author Nashville Posts:14,947 Points:1,873,740 Joined:Oct 2005	Message Posted: Aug 19, 2011 3:56:40 AM Ignore bluenvoy Report Abuse No, that's just life and there's nothing you can do about it.
PatAZ Champion Author Tucson Posts:9,230 Points:122,180 Joined:May 2008	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 5:37:04 PM Ignore PatAZ Report Abuse A little bit.
VETACA Sophomore Author San Jose Posts:185 Points:58,960 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 5:37:01 PM Ignore VETACA Report Abuse Yes
14smoke Champion Author Birmingham Posts:13,188 Points:1,921,140 Joined:May 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 1:32:36 PM Ignore 14smoke Report Abuse Sometimes yes, but, in the end, I get over it quickly.
SilverBTX Champion Author Houston Posts:3,121 Points:791,745 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 1:23:41 PM Ignore SilverBTX Report Abuse It has never bothered me.
bowler93 All-Star Author Pennsylvania Posts:724 Points:460,950 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 12:48:50 PM Ignore bowler93 Report Abuse As far as I know, right turns on red are required after stopping if it is safe and legal at that intersection to do so. I'm not sure about other states, though.
rick_evans Champion Author Boston Posts:3,709 Points:1,030,805 Joined:Aug 2005	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 12:31:11 PM Ignore rick_evans Report Abuse "Do you get frustrated when people don't take a right on red when there aren't any cars coming?" No. I routinely make allowed right turns on red after stopping. I do get frustrated with jackasses who make rolling right turns on red when I am entering the intersection. Right turns on red are allowed after stop but NOT required.
nordlead Veteran Author Syracuse Posts:294 Points:118,695 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Aug 18, 2011 12:29:36 PM Ignore nordlead Report Abuse Not really. While the law allows you to turn right on red, there is no obligation to turn right on red and many vehicles do not. They may have a hard time seeing by the car to their side, or they may just not feel comfortable. Also, I don't see this the same as going significantly under the speed limit. If you are going under the speed limit, you should pull over to allow faster cars by.