dstauffa@csc.com wrote:
>
> In a message dated 97-11-01 18:39:54 EST, curry@wolfenet.com writes:
> > The theory behind the right on red rule is that after you come to a
> > complete stop and see no cars coming from the left, you will be able to
> > turn without disturbing any other lanes. This eases congestion and
> > routes traffic faster.
> Joe:
> This is one of the better things that came out of the energy crisis of the
> '70s. Right turn on red was initiated as an energy conservation feature. No
> need to sit and idle, wasting gas, when traffic is clear.
> Dan Masters,
> Alcoa, TN
>
> The origins of right turn on red may predate the "oil crisis" of the 70's.
> While on a 1968 vacation to Phoenix, they had a right on red law that was
> in effect. I'm do not know when it became law. Could be the oil crisis
> just accelerated other states in enacting similar laws.
>
> Dave
> San Diego
Yes, I too remember turning right on red before the energy crisis. But
then in my younger days, I have been known to turn left and go straight
on red! Depends on where I was or how much I had to drink at the time.
But I'm older (and hopefully wiser) now!
Joe Curry
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