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Originally Posted by bagboy
I know that that one or more cars creeping into the intersection, trying to get a better look and waiting for the light to change before making their left turn are putting themselves in a very precarious and dangerous situation. They are assuming that A, oncoming traffic will heed their yellow light and stop, and B, someone from the other direction will not time their GREEN light, proceed through and broadside those stranded in the intersection because they were too impatient to wait for the next light cycle. And by the way, in many or most, if not in all cases, those creepers into the intersection end up running a RED light. That is against the law, period. No gray areas at all. So when you decide to go ahead and creep, I pray other drivers are more aware of driving laws, and keep their families safe and far away from you car, where ever they encounter you.
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Wow. Where to begin.
When done properly, advancing into the intersection to make a left turn on a green light does NOT put drivers at risk. They have the right of way for crying out loud. Would you hesitate to drive straight through an intersection on a green light because somebody might run the opposing red light?!?
And finally, when you have crept into the intersection while your signal is green, beyond the stop bar, and proceed to complete your left turn after the light turns red, you are fully compliant with the law. You're right on one count...there is no gray area. Not only is it safe and the correct method, it is legal!!