One of the many arguments against allowing right turns on red is that it entices drivers to roll up as close to the intersection as possible, the better to see when a gap appears that they can dart into. This causes them to completely block crosswalks, curb ramps, and beg buttons.
It seems like a little thing...unless you need to use those facilities....in which case it's a BFD.
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@DrTCombs 100% right turn on red shouldn't be allowed in urban areas. had many close calls as a pedestrian from careless drivers only looking left when turning
@DrTCombs it also leads to drivers - even when they can't see the road - honking at another for not turning right during a red light.
Which can lead to exasperating other issues mentioned.
@DrTCombs Good use case for one of those air horns.
@DrTCombs Also that driver is looking left for a gap in traffic. They are not looking right for people approaching on foot or bike, even if those people legally have the right of way.