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Recently, there has been a noticeable trend of drivers turning left on red arrows. This behavior has been observed during the day, in broad daylight, and amidst heavy traffic. It seems that drivers are taking advantage of any opening they find to make their turn, regardless of the red arrow signal. This has raised questions about whether there has been a change in traffic rules that some people might have missed.
Answers from Social Media
A discussion on Reddit has shed some light on this issue. One user pointed out that technically, turning left on a red arrow is not allowed, but it’s a rule that is often broken. Another user clarified that turning left on red is legal if both streets are one-way, a situation that is common in downtown areas when there is little traffic…