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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I know it might not work with existing configurations of intersections that were built with right on red in mind... but in most countries in the world, it's illegal to turn right on red, since it very obviously makes it very unsafe for pedestrians. The fact that this isn't illegal already in the US is a symbol of American car culture. Pedestrians don't count here.

I am thankful they are starting to count in certain parts of the US, and I will bear myself in patience in the ensuing traffic.
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Wait- I feel the exact opposite. It's so dangerous for pedestrians when cars turn right on only green! So the second pedestrians are allowed to move, so are the cars. A lot of times there are so many pedestrians that cars can't turn right at all. It's much safer to turn right on red when pedestrians aren't present.[/quote]

Usually the crosswalk sign changes first to give you time to get into the crosswalk instead of racing the right turning cars. However, don't expect the drivers to check that the crosswalk is clear. "Green means right-of-way."[/quote]

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