Everyone knows that you need to stop at a red light, but what do you do when the lines of the intersection are a little blurry? “To turn or not to turn” doesn’t need to be a question anymore—it’s legal in most cases to make a right turn on red.

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Can you turn right on red in Arizona?

For the most part, you can legally turn right on red in Arizona.

Before you make that turn, you need to check for signs prohibiting it, come to a complete stop, and follow right-of-way regulations. Under

Arizona state law

, drivers need to stop at both stop signs and flashing red lights before reaching:

The nearest side of a crosswalk

A clearly marked stop line

The intersection

Simply stated, the absence of a sign prohibiting a turn doesn’t give you a license to throw traffic laws out your car window. It’s important in any case to drive carefully, attentively, and safely—especially in a busy intersection.

What about left turns on red?

Arizona joins the majority of states to allow drivers to legally make a left turn from a one-way street onto another one-way street. Just like the right turn rules, it's essential to put right-of-way etiquette at the forefront and stop completely before you turn.

Key Takeaway You can safely make a right turn on red when there’s no sign indicating not to, but you always need to prioritize the safety of pedestrians and stop completely before you go.

Penalties for an illegal right turn on red in Arizona

If you happen to miss a sign or forget to make that complete stop, you could get ticketed for a red light violation in Arizona.

A red light or stop sign violation usually comes with a fine of up to $250 in addition to surcharges. Two demerit points will be added to your driving record, and you’ll also need to enroll in a “traffic survival school” course.

Although the driving course costs fees of its own, it can help you get the ticket dismissed, which can curtail any car insurance premium increases resulting from the incident.

In the most serious cases where a red light or stop sign offense leads to an accident, you could be convicted of reckless driving or even worse—vehicular homicide.

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