Bill > LD977

This bill amends existing Maine law to allow motorists to cautiously make a left turn at a red light, in addition to the existing allowance for right turns at a red light, as long as certain conditions are met. Specifically, the motorist must stop and yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and vehicles with a green signal before proceeding with the left turn. The bill also requires municipalities and the Department of Transportation to consider factors such as the proximity of schools, fire stations, and pedestrian traffic when deciding whether to prohibit left or right turns on red lights.