- Right Turn on Red Permitted: In Arkansas, drivers are allowed to make a right turn at a red light after coming to a complete stop, unless there is a sign specifically prohibiting such a turn.
- Cautious Entry Required: After stopping, drivers must cautiously enter the intersection and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other vehicles lawfully within the intersection or crosswalk.
- Sign Prohibitions: If there is a posted sign stating “No Turn on Red,” the driver must obey the sign and remain stopped until the light turns green.
- Left Turn on Red (One-Way Streets): Arkansas law also allows drivers in the left lane of a one-way street to turn left onto another one-way street after coming to a complete stop, unless prohibited by a sign.
Recent Amendments and Clarifications
- 2025 Update: There have been no major changes to the fundamental rule regarding right turns on red in Arkansas for 2025. The law continues to allow right turns on red after a complete stop, with the same requirements for caution and yielding.
- Clarified Situations: The law also clarifies that turning right into a designated right turn lane at a red light is permitted, provided the driver stops first and yields as required.
Key Points to Remember
- Always come to a complete stop before turning right on red.
- Yield to all pedestrians and vehicles with the right-of-way.
- Obey posted signs: If a sign prohibits turning on red, you must wait for a green signal.
- The rule also applies to left turns from a one-way street onto another one-way street, under the same conditions.
Table
| Action | Permitted on Red? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Right turn at red light | Yes | Complete stop, yield to pedestrians/vehicles, no sign prohibiting |
| Left turn from one-way to one-way | Yes | Complete stop, yield, no sign prohibiting |
| Proceed straight through red | No | Not permitted |
Arkansas law allows right turns on red after a complete stop and yielding, unless a sign prohibits it. The rule remains unchanged in 2025, but always watch for updated signage and local ordinances.
Sources
[1] https://www.dfa.arkansas.gov/office/motor-vehicle/recent-changes-in-the-law/
[2] https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-27/subtitle-4/chapter-52/subchapter-1/section-27-52-107/
[3] https://law.justia.com/codes/arkansas/title-27/subtitle-4/chapter-51/subchapter-18/section-27-51-1803/
[4] https://codes.findlaw.com/ar/title-27-transportation/ar-code-sect-27-52-107/
[5] https://www.gjel.com/blog/state-driving-laws
