In this scenario, you’re turning against a circular red light — not an arrow. Motorists can never turn on a red arrow, no matter if they’re turning left or right, the law says. Fines for ...

“When encountering a left turn arrow, it is to be treated as a red light.” The reason it’s an arrow is because it designates the direction you’re traveling, he added.

Left on red from a two-way street … who knew? Aside from George, we mean. RCW 46.61.055 goes on to address what’s legal at a steady red arrow: ...