As of January 30, 2025, there have been no major modifications to the regulation in Arizona that allows drivers to turn right at a red light. The law that has been in effect since 1953, which allows drivers to turn right at a red light, is still in place, but it has been clarified and there is now a greater emphasis on safety.
The current rule regarding right turns on red light
The Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS 28-645) explicitly say the following governing right turns at red lights:
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- After coming to a complete stop, drivers are allowed to make a right turn at a red signal.
- Drivers must give way to pedestrians and other vehicles that are moving according to the traffic signal before they turn.
- At certain crossroads, a…