Section 18-4013. RIGHT TURN ON RED

 

4013.1Right turns after coming to a full stop and yielding right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles shall be allowed when facing red traffic control signals, except at locations listed in this section.

 

4013.2Right turns by vehicles facing red traffic signals shall be prohibited at all times on all days of the week at the intersections listed in this subsection.

 

4013.3Right turns by vehicles facing a red traffic signal shall be prohibited during the hours from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., on all days of the week at the intersections listed in this subsection.

 

4013.4Right turns on red will be prohibited at all intersection approaches with one (1) or more of the following characteristics:

 

(a)Sight distance of vehicles approaching from the left is less than one of the following minimums:

 

Cross Street Speed Limit	Minimum Sight Distance	Cross Street Speed Limit	Minimum Sight Distance
20 mph	120 feet	40 mph	270 feet
25 mph	150 feet	45 mph	320 feet
30 mph	190 feet	50 mph	360 feet
35 mph	220 feet	55 mph	410 feet

 

(b)The intersection has geometrical or operational characteristics which may result in unexpected vehicle or pedestrian conflicts;

 

(c)There is significant crossing activity by children, elderly, or handicapped persons;

 

(d)Significant pedestrian conflicts are expected due to a high volume of pedestrian crossings; and

 

(e)There is an exclusive pedestrian “WALK” signal at the intersection.

 

source

17 DCRR § 40.111, Special Edition (September 28, 1970); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 11028 (June 29, 1979), incorporating text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 25 DCR 9742, 9743 (April27, 1979); as amended by Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 3205 (July 17, 1981), incorporating text of Proposed Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 1624 (April 10, 1981); and by Final Rulemaking published at 28 DCR 4479 (October 16, 1981), incorporating text of Proposed Rulemaking published et 28 DCR 3237. 3238 (July 17, 1981).