Atlanta City Council Considers Ban on Right Turns at Red Lights
By Politics Reporter | Published 2026-02-08T15:40:42.038Z
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The Atlanta City Council is weighing a proposal to ban right turns at red lights throughout the city, a measure aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety. Councilmember Jason Dozier introduced...
The Atlanta City Council is weighing a proposal to ban right turns at red lights throughout the city, a measure aimed at improving pedestrian and cyclist safety. Councilmember Jason Dozier introduced the legislation, citing data that indicates a disproportionate number of accidents involving pedestrians and cyclists occur at intersections where right turns on red are permitted. The proposal has sparked debate among residents, with supporters emphasizing safety benefits and opponents raising conc
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