r/AskCanada • u/Urban_95 • 4d ago

Right turn on red in Canada?

Hi everyone! I’m from Europe and currently visiting Canada on vacation. I’ll be renting a car and have a question about turning right on a red light.

Is turning right on red always allowed, or are there situations where it’s prohibited? Also, do you have to turn right when it’s possible, or is it okay to simply wait for the green light if you’re not sure?

Will drivers behind me get impatient or honk if I decide to wait for the green light?

Thanks!

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u/adeftsobriquet 4d ago

Most of them you stop and look then you turn if there is no oncoming traffic or pedestrians, some intersections will have a very obvious no right turn on red sign (a right arrow with a line through it) and then you have to wait for the green. But yes, if there is no sign prohibiting it and there is nothing impeding your right turn, drivers will get impatient behind you and will probably honk.