In Maine, as of 2025, the right turn on red rule allows drivers to make a right turn at a red light after coming to a complete stop, provided there is no sign prohibiting the turn and the way is clear of traffic and pedestrians. Drivers must yield to all other vehicles and pedestrians before proceeding and cannot make the turn if a posted sign specifically indicates “No Turn on Red”.
The law requires a full stop at the red light, not a rolling stop, to ensure safety and clear visibility before making the movement. Right turns on red are prohibited at intersections marked by signs or signals that explicitly bar the maneuver. Local municipalities and the Maine Department of Transportation retain the authority to restrict right turns on red at specific intersections where traffic patterns, accident history, or pedestrian volumes make it unsafe.
As always, the turn must be made with reasonable safety and only if it will not interfere with crossing pedestrians or other vehicles traveling with a green signal. This means that careful observation and patience are still necessary at every intersection. Local rules or changes can further tighten restrictions based on evolving safety needs. Overall, the right turn on red law in Maine for 2025 maintains the long-standing approach but emphasizes stricter compliance with posted signs and safe driving practices at intersections.
Sources
(https://internationaldriversassociation.com/nl/blog/right-turn-red-laws-usa/)
(https://local.newsbreak.com/news/4046187891052-maine-traffic-rule-2025-update-understanding-the-right-turn-on-red-rule)
(https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-a/title29-asec2057.html)
(https://legislature.maine.gov/statutes/29-a/title29-asec2071.html)
(https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turn_on_red)
