Texas Right of Way & Turn Rules

When may you turn right on a red light in Texas?

By DMV Master Editorial Team Updated Verified against Texas Transportation Code §544.007(d)
A

Never — right turns on red are illegal statewide.

Texas generally permits right on red after a complete stop.

B

After a complete stop, unless a sign prohibits it.

Correct answer

C

Only between 6 AM and 10 PM.

Texas has no time-of-day restriction on right-on-red.

D

Only if there is no oncoming traffic.

Yielding to traffic is required, but the answer must reflect the stop-first rule.

Detailed Explanation

Texas allows right turns on red after the driver has come to a complete stop and yielded to pedestrians and cross traffic, unless a posted sign reads "No Turn on Red." This is the default rule in most US states. Unlike New York City, there is no blanket prohibition in any Texas city.

Source: Texas Transportation Code §544.007(d)

Practice Texas questions like this

Our Texas practice bank has hundreds of state-specific questions with explanations.

Start Texas practice

Related Questions

Continue studying