You may turn left at a red light if:
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You have no cars in front of you.
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You may never turn left at a red light.
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You are in the left lane of a two-way street and turning left onto a one-way street.
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You are in a one-way street and turning left onto another one-way street.
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Explanation
In California, you can legally turn left at a red traffic light only if you are turning from one one-way street to another. You must come to a complete stop at the red light, as you would at a stop sign, and look carefully for other motorists, pedestrians, bicyclists, and motorcyclists. When in doubt, it's safest to wait for the light to turn green.
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