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driver is guilty of making an improper left or right turn at a traffic signal
when he or she fails to turn with proper care on the green light. The driver
may also commit this offense if he or she turns right when facing a red light
without coming to a full stop and yielding to all pedestrians and traffic
traveling in the direction in which the turn will be made. A driver can also be
convicted if he makes a right turn on a red light at an intersection that has a
sign posted prohibiting such a turn. The
fines are $52 to $202. The driver will be assessed three points.
New Jersey law
permits motorists to make a right turn at a red light after coming to a full
stop, unless a No Turn on Red sign is posted. Yield to all oncoming traffic and
pedestrians before turning right at a red light. Look for difficult-to-see
vehicles, such as bicycles and mopeds, which may have a green light.
Always use a proper
turn signal at lease 100 feet before making any turn. Cancel the signal after
the turn is complete.
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