To legally turn right at an intersection with a steady red light, you should:

Signal and proceed when the intersection is clear.
Slow down and look for traffic before turning.
Wait until you have a green turn arrow.
Signal, stop, then turn if it is safe to do so and there’s no sign prohibiting the turn on red.
Explanation

A steady red light means stop. To turn right, come to a complete stop, then turn if it is safe and no sign prohibits turning on red. You must yield to pedestrians, cyclists, and all other traffic before completing the turn.

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