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06-17-2009, 10:24 AM
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#51 | | I *Fwap* *Fwap* *Fwap* to RS
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i always obey the no right turn on red. its really annoying though because sometimes people dont know the rules of the road and they just lay on the horn trying to get me to turn. I just filp them off and wait for the green and hope they feel like idiots when they roll through and see the sign.
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06-18-2009, 11:11 AM
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#52 | | YOU CANT CUT BACK ON FUNDING! YOU WILL REGRET THIS
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In addition, No U-Turn means NO U-TURN
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06-18-2009, 11:16 AM
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#53 | | Hypa owned my ass at least once
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The "no right turn on red" on Sprott by 8 rinks doesn't make sense, and I don't follow it at my own risk.
If they're worried about traffic congestion as that intersection is right before the highway 1 ramp, then they should make that "sign" applicable at only certain hours.
Other than that, it's just a stupid rule for that certain location.
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06-18-2009, 11:45 AM
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#54 | | racing & tech mod.
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What ya'll have to understand is they put those "no right turn on red light" signs there FOR A REASON. They think (or it has been shown) that accidents happen more frequently when people turn right at reds at that particular intersection. Hence, the signs.
If the traffic situation or roads change and it becomes safe at the particular intersection, then you should put forth a motion to city hall or whatever to have the sign removed or amended.
Otherwise, obey the sign, or pay the fine.
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06-18-2009, 01:16 PM
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#55 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by Noir  The "no right turn on red" on Sprott by 8 rinks doesn't make sense, and I don't follow it at my own risk.
If they're worried about traffic congestion as that intersection is right before the highway 1 ramp, then they should make that "sign" applicable at only certain hours.
Other than that, it's just a stupid rule for that certain location. | Yep, that's the one I mentioned in my opening post. I don't get why the sign is there, particularly when it's PERFECTLY SAFE to turn right onto Sprott when traffic on your right has the protected left turn. It doesn't serve any purpose IMO, and particularly it's so close to the on-ramp.
They should just put a protected right turn arrow at spots like those. That way, the NO RIGHT TURN on red rule is in effect, but at the same time you get the protected right turn when traffic on your right has the protected left.
I've seen these protected right turn lights at many intersections (ie. Westbound 1st Ave turning North onto Commercial). They work great at busy intersections.
*edit* actually they work great until the first car in the curb lane only plans on going straight. But at that Sprott street interesction by 8 rinks, this problem doesn't exist.
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06-18-2009, 03:47 PM
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#56 | | Blood tests positive for LOL mod
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This is a first for me as I have never seen this sign before. I've lived here for most of my lift and I still haven't came across one!
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06-18-2009, 10:09 PM
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#57 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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man, you should go victoria @broadway
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06-18-2009, 11:18 PM
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#58 | | I don't get it
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Originally Posted by Mananetwork This is a first for me as I have never seen this sign before. I've lived here for most of my lift and I still haven't came across one! | you should definitely check them out sometime in your life before you die
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06-19-2009, 01:29 AM
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#59 | | I subscribe to Revscene
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Originally Posted by RFlush That intersection has A LOT of accidents. I think that No Right Turn On Red is pretty good as I can see people speeding along the curve and crashing. | Agreed, but yet idiots still turn on the red.
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06-19-2009, 10:12 AM
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#60 | | Blood tests positive for LOL mod
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Originally Posted by MXQBLGH you should definitely check them out sometime in your life before you die | Why, is it a tourist attraction now?
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06-19-2009, 10:27 PM
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#61 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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no right turn is a tour place????????????????????/
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06-20-2009, 12:53 AM
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#62 | | I don't get it
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just saying man
park yourself at those intersections, and watch as car after car ignore the sign.
what better way to see vancouver drivers at their best
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06-20-2009, 05:55 PM
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#63 | | Hypa owned my ass at least once
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Originally Posted by MXQBLGH just saying man
park yourself at those intersections, and watch as car after car ignore the sign.
what better way to see vancouver drivers at their best | Nope. You have to go to Yaohan for that.
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06-20-2009, 10:29 PM
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#64 | | My homepage has been set to RS
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i thought richmond drivers are the worst
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