No Right Turn on Red

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Reduces conflicts between turning vehicles and other vehicles, pedestrians, and bicyclists at signalized intersections.

Description

Signs that prohibit vehicles from making a permitted right turn after coming to a complete stop during a conflicting walk or bike signal phase (right turn on red). The MUTCD governs where signs may be appropriately installed.

Safety Benefits

  • Reduces conflicts between vehicles where sight distance may be restricted.
  • Reduces the number of potential pedestrian/bicyclist conflicts and turnrelated conflicts at the intersection.
  • Prioritizes pedestrian and bicyclist safety and convenience at intersections.

View locations where this tool is installed in Arlington County

Street Types and Context

Applicable Street Types

  • All street types where a traffic signal is present.

Other Location Guidance 

Intersections, especially important at:

  • Intersections with high volumes of pedestrians and bicyclists.
  • Intersections with restricted sight distance.
  • Intersections with a history of turn related crashes.

Primary User Groups

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Key Implementation Considerationsntr3.png

  • Must meet MUTCD criteria to be installed.
  • Intersection impacts such as vehicle operations should be studied.

     

Expected Crash Reduction

A crash reduction estimate is not available for this tool. Arlington County has seen a safety benefit in areas with high pedestrian volumes.

Cost

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Typically, a low-cost treatment.

Timeline

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NO RIGHT TURN ON RED signs can typically be implemented in less than one year. The time needed to conduct an analysis may take longer.

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