Yes, Minnesota law in 2025 continues to allow drivers to turn right at a red light after coming to a complete stop, unless a sign is posted prohibiting the turn.
Key Requirements for Right Turn on Red
- Complete Stop: You must come to a full stop at the red light before turning right. Rolling through the red light is illegal and can result in fines of $300 or more6.
- Yielding: After stopping, you must yield to:
- All pedestrians in the crosswalk, including those jaywalking.
- Bicyclists and vehicles lawfully proceeding through the intersection.
- No Turn on Red Signs: If there is a “No Turn on Red” sign (static or electronic), you are not allowed to turn right on red at that intersection,.
- Multiple Right-Turn Lanes: You may turn right on red from either right-turn lane after stopping, unless otherwise directed by signs or markings. Drivers in the lane closest to the curb must turn into the nearest lane, and those in the farther lane must turn into the corresponding lane to avoid cutting off other vehicles.
- Special Lane Configurations: If turning from a lane separated by an island or divider, you must stop behind the white line and yield as usual6.
- Yield Sign Intersections: At yield signs, slow down, be prepared to stop, and yield to pedestrians and vehicles with the right-of-way.
Relevant Statutory Language (2025 Update)
“The driver of a vehicle stopped as close as practicable at the entrance to the crosswalk on the near side of the intersection or, if none, then at the entrance to the intersection in obedience to a red or stop signal, and with the intention of making a right turn may make the right turn, after stopping, unless an official sign has been erected prohibiting such movement, but must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and other traffic lawfully proceeding as directed by the signal at that intersection.”
Practical Tips
- Always check for signs that may prohibit the turn.
- Double-check for pedestrians, bicyclists, and oncoming vehicles before proceeding.
- Be especially careful at intersections with multiple right-turn lanes or complex configurations.
- Failing to follow these rules can result in significant fines and increased risk of collisions6.
Minnesota’s right turn on red rule in 2025 allows the maneuver after a complete stop and proper yielding, unless otherwise posted. Safety, awareness, and compliance with posted signs are essential for all drivers.
Sources
[1] https://www.revisor.mn.gov/statutes/cite/169.06
[2] https://mylolowcountry.com/usa-laws/minnesota-traffic-rule-2025-update-understanding-the-right-turn-on-red-rule/
[3] https://www.pattersondahlberg.com/practice/personal-injury/car-accident/minnesota-driving-rules-of-road/
[4] https://www.startribune.com/where-there-are-double-right-turn-lanes-can-i-turn-right-on-a-red-light/601230280
[5] https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/text.php?number=SF1836&version=0
