In Connecticut, the right turn on red rule remains essentially the same in 2025, permitting drivers to make a right turn after coming to a complete stop at a red traffic light, unless there is a posted sign explicitly prohibiting the maneuver. The driver must yield to all pedestrians and other vehicles with the right-of-way before turning. This rule aligns with the broader U.S. standard where turning right on red is allowed unless specifically restricted by signs or red arrows.
Specifically, Connecticut General Statutes Title 14, Chapter 249, Section 14-299 confirms that no right turn on red is permitted where signs say “No Turn on Red.” If there is a red arrow, the manual and practical guidance require stopping and waiting without turning until the arrow turns green or goes off, meaning you cannot turn on a red arrow signal even if no prohibiting sign is posted. This interpretation aligns with traffic safety practices where a red arrow is a specific signal forbidding movement in that direction.
There have been no reported legislative changes as of 2025 that fundamentally alter this rule. The Connecticut Driver’s Manual continues to instruct that a red arrow means “stop and do not go in the direction of the arrow,” distinguishing it from a solid red light, where right turns on red are generally allowed after the proper stop and yielding.
For 2025 Connecticut traffic rules on right turn on red:
- You may turn right on a solid red light after a full stop, unless there is a “No Turn on Red” sign.
- You are not allowed to turn right on a red arrow, even if no sign prohibits it.
- Always yield to pedestrians and any oncoming traffic with the right-of-way before turning.
- No notable changes to the law for 2025 are recorded; these rules reflect both statutory law and practical driving manual guidance.
This means Connecticut maintains careful regulation distinguishing a normal red light and a red arrow signal concerning right turns, emphasizing safety and clear compliance with traffic controls.
If you want detailed official language, see Connecticut General Statutes § 14-299 and the state driver’s manual for the most current and precise descriptions.
Sources
[1] https://www.reddit.com/r/Connecticut/comments/16hr34s/can_you_turn_right_on_red_when_theres_a_red_arrow/
[2] https://law.justia.com/codes/connecticut/title-14/chapter-249/section-14-299/
[3] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turn_on_red
[4] https://www.cga.ct.gov/2025/rpt/pdf/2025-R-0107.pdf
[5] https://www.etags.com/blog/new-connecticut-traffic-laws-for-2025/
