Staten Island drivers can turn right on red under newly proposed ‘common-sense’ bill

Staten Island drivers could get the green light to turn on red under a new bill proposed Thursday by borough councilman Frank Morano — which he argues will cut down congestion and speed up commutes.

Making a right turn on a red light is illegal in New York City unless a sign explicitly permits it, despite a law allowing the maneuver in the rest of the Empire State.

“Staten Islanders spend far too much time waiting at empty intersections where a safe right turn could be made,” Morano said in a statement.

“This is about data and common sense — not guesswork.”…

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