Right Turn on Red: A Belarusian Safety Debate

In Vitebsk, Belarus, a recent discussion has highlighted the safety concerns surrounding right turns on red lights when pedestrians are present. Local traffic laws prohibit this maneuver to prevent accidents. A police officer interviewed in the video stated, "We have many accidents where this type of turn is involved." He further explained that previous regulations prohibited cyclists from crossing the roadway, but recent changes allow it, provided they do so safely. The video shows examples of how right turns on red can cause dangerous situations. While the video focuses on the local context of Vitebsk, the underlying safety issue of right turns on red in the presence of pedestrians is a universal concern and could be adapted for broader application.