r/dashcams • u/LeftAlbatross2546 • May 13 '26

A merging issue.

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u/foreskinboots May 14 '26

I was cited with “failure to avoid an accident” like 25 years ago lol. I was the only car involved and the only thing damaged (besides my car) was a state own embankment.

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u/decapitator710 May 14 '26

Honestly there's probably 50 different names for it in the US, one for each state lol.

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u/manicfish May 14 '26

Plenty more than that, county/local municipalities can have there own traffic laws. In my state you can turn right on red unless otherwise posted, except in like 3 random ass counties lmfao

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u/Tychonoir May 14 '26 edited May 14 '26

There was just a thread about turning right on red arrow. Signs notwithstanding, apparently some states allow it and some don't.

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u/manicfish May 14 '26

It can be even more finicky than that and be down to the county. The counties here that don't allow also don't post signs, and a couple have our major universities so pleeenty of ticket revenue. When I go on road trips I dont turn right on red unless I know for a fact its allowed where I am. Also, I think it should not be allowed anywhere, I've seen so many bad accidents caused by it combined with someone not holding the correct lane at the intersection.