You may turn left at a red light if:
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There is no traffic coming in the opposite direction.
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You are turning from a two-way street onto a one-way street.
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You are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street.
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The car in front of you turns left.
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Explanation
You may turn left at a red light if you are turning from a one-way street onto another one-way street that has traffic moving to the left, but only after you come to a complete stop. Before you turn, look both ways and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic. Be sure to check for less visible vehicles such as motorcycles, bicycles, and mopeds.
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