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Old 04-04-2025, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by Arctic Fox View Post
How much time does it take for 1 or 2 cars to execute the turn? If you are paying attention, then as soon as the approaching traffic stops, off you go. The cross traffic will still be sitting at amber lights. Why would they choose to jump those and side-swipe you?
I do not know what the law is. But in busy intersections, it is often safer to sit back and wait at the stop bar then linger in the middle of the intersection and hope that you make the light before it turns red.