In Minnesota, the Right Turn on Red rule has seen some updates for 2025 to enhance safety and improve traffic flow across the state. Here’s what drivers need to know about making a right turn at a red light under the new regulations:
General Right Turn on Red Rule
As of 2025, Minnesota continues to follow the national standard, allowing drivers to make a right turn at a red light unless posted signs prohibit it. However, there are specific conditions you must follow:
- Complete Stop: Before making a right turn on red, you must come to a complete stop at the red light and check for any oncoming traffic or pedestrians.
- Yielding to Pedestrians and Other Vehicles: You must yield to pedestrians in the crosswalk and any other vehicles that have the right of way.
- Signage Restrictions: If there are signs indicating that right turns on red are not allowed at a particular intersection, you must comply with those restrictions.
2025 Updates and Changes
While the basic rule remains unchanged, some updates for 2025 focus on safety measures and clarifications:
- Pedestrian Safety: New rules emphasize that drivers must wait for pedestrians to fully cross the intersection before making the right turn on red, even if the light is green for the vehicle.
- Visibility Enhancements: More signage will be posted in high pedestrian areas, specifically at intersections with heavy foot traffic, to clearly indicate when a right turn on red is not allowed.
- Enforcement: Increased enforcement of these rules may include traffic cameras at intersections where violations of the right turn on red rule are frequent, especially in areas with heavy pedestrian movement.
Right turns on red are still permitted in Minnesota unless signs prohibit it. However, the 2025 updates focus on pedestrian safety and more visible signage to help drivers comply. Always come to a full stop, yield to pedestrians, and be mindful of posted signs at intersections to stay within the law.
