§ 19-43. Adherence to red light traffic control signals.
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Pursuant to general law, motor vehicle traffic facing a traffic control signal's steady
red light indication shall stop before entering the crosswalk on the near side of
an intersection or if none then before entering the intersection and shall remain
standing until a green indication is shown on the traffic control signal; however,
the driver of a vehicle which is approaching a clearly marked stop line, but if none,
is approaching the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then
is approaching the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the driver has a view
of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering the intersection
in obedience of a steady red traffic control signal, may make a right turn in a careful
and prudent manner provided the driver comes to a complete stop before turning right
(unless such turn is otherwise prohibited by posted sign or other traffic control
device) but shall yield right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic proceeding as
directed by the traffic control signal at the intersection. A notice of violation
and a traffic citation may not be issued if the driver of a vehicle comes to a complete
stop after crossing the stop line and before turning right if permissible at a red
light, but failed to stop before crossing over the stop line or other point at which
a stop is required.
