6 Oct 2026, Tue
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San Francisco is weighing a ban on all right turns at red lights, framed as a measure to improve public safety. The proposal fits a familiar pattern of safety-driven policies that some residents view as government overreach.

Supporters argue the change would protect pedestrians and cyclists, while critics see it as an unnecessary inconvenience. The debate reflects the ongoing tension between safety initiatives and the everyday practicality drivers expect from their roads.