Can You Turn Right on Red? State-by-State Rules (2026)

Quick Answer

Right Turn on Red is legal in 49 states as of 2026. It's restricted with conditions in 1. Laws vary significantly — what's perfectly fine in one state can carry criminal penalties next door.

49 Legal

1 Restricted

0 Illegal

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Right Turn on Red Legality Map

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All 50 States

State	Status	Summary
Alabama	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Alabama after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →
Alaska	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Alaska after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unle...	Details →
Arizona	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Arizona after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →
Arkansas	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Arkansas after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
California	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in California after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, ...	Details →
Colorado	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Colorado after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Connecticut	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Connecticut after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic,...	Details →
Delaware	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Delaware after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Florida	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Florida after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →
Georgia	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Georgia after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →
Hawaii	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Hawaii after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unle...	Details →
Idaho	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Idaho after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unles...	Details →
Illinois	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Illinois after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Indiana	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Indiana after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →
Iowa	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Iowa after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless...	Details →
Kansas	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Kansas after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unle...	Details →
Kentucky	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Kentucky after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Louisiana	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Louisiana after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, u...	Details →
Maine	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Maine after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unles...	Details →
Maryland	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Maryland after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Massachusetts	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Massachusetts after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffi...	Details →
Michigan	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Michigan after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Minnesota	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Minnesota after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, u...	Details →
Mississippi	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Mississippi after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic,...	Details →
Missouri	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Missouri after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Montana	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Montana after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →
Nebraska	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Nebraska after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Nevada	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Nevada after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unle...	Details →
New Hampshire	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in New Hampshire after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffi...	Details →
New Jersey	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in New Jersey after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, ...	Details →
New Mexico	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in New Mexico after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, ...	Details →
New York	RESTRICTED	Right turn on red is legal statewide in New York after a complete stop, EXCEPT in New York City where it is prohibited a...	Details →
North Carolina	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in North Carolina after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traff...	Details →
North Dakota	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in North Dakota after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic...	Details →
Ohio	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Ohio after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless...	Details →
Oklahoma	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Oklahoma after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Oregon	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Oregon after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unle...	Details →
Pennsylvania	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Pennsylvania after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic...	Details →
Rhode Island	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Rhode Island after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic...	Details →
South Carolina	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in South Carolina after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traff...	Details →
South Dakota	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in South Dakota after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic...	Details →
Tennessee	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Tennessee after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, u...	Details →
Texas	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Texas after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unles...	Details →
Utah	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Utah after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless...	Details →
Vermont	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Vermont after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →
Virginia	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Virginia after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, un...	Details →
Washington	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Washington after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, ...	Details →
West Virginia	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in West Virginia after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffi...	Details →
Wisconsin	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Wisconsin after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, u...	Details →
Wyoming	LEGAL	Right turn on red is legal in Wyoming after coming to a complete stop and yielding to pedestrians and cross traffic, unl...	Details →

Frequently Asked Questions

Is turning right on red legal in the United States?

Right Turn on Red is legal in 49 states as of 2026. It's restricted with conditions in 1. Laws vary significantly — what's perfectly fine in one state can carry criminal penalties next door.

How many states allow right turn on red?

As of 2026, right turn on red is legal in 49 states, restricted with conditions in 1 state. Use the map and table on this page to check your specific state.

Can you travel across state lines with right turn on red?

Crossing state lines changes which laws apply. If right turn on red is legal in your home state but illegal in the state you're entering, you can face criminal charges the moment you cross the border. Always check the laws of every state on your route.