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.”…