How can you legally make a right turn at a red light?

To legally make a right turn at a red light, you must come to a complete stop at the intersection and yield to all traffic and pedestrians before proceeding. This ensures that you give way to any oncoming vehicles that may have the right of way and allows you to check for pedestrians crossing the street or any other obstacles that may be present.

This procedure is essential for maintaining safety on the road and is a fundamental rule of traffic laws in most states, including Alaska. While some situations might allow for exceptions – such as specific traffic signs indicating a right turn is permitted without stopping – the general rule requires a complete stop and yielding to ensure everyone’s safety. Other options, like making the turn without stopping or anytime you feel safe, do not align with traffic regulations and could result in accidents or violations.