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A driver approaching an intersection on a one-way street intending to turn left onto another one-way street may legally execute the left turn after coming to a complete stop at a solid red arrow signal, provided the intersection is clear of pedestrians and cross traffic.

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The statement is False. A solid red arrow signal strictly prohibits turning in the direction of the arrow until a permissive signal is shown, regardless of whether the driver is on a one-way street.
A solid red arrow signal explicitly forbids any turning movement in the direction of the arrow while it remains illuminated. Unlike circular red lights, which allow turns after a complete stop under specific circumstances (such as right turns on red or left turns from a one-way street onto a one-way street), a red arrow signal prohibits turns completely until a green signal or arrow appears.

Step-by-Step Solution

1
Identify the specific signal indication shown at the intersection.
The intersection signal is a solid red arrow pointing left.
Traffic signal laws distinguish between circular lens signals and directional arrow signals.
2
Recall the legal mandate for a solid red arrow signal.
A solid red arrow means stop and do not proceed or turn in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Red arrows are specifically installed to control protected or prohibited directional traffic movements.
3
Compare the solid red arrow rule with circular red light exceptions.
While circular red lights permit right turns (and left turns between one-way streets) after a full stop and yielding, solid red arrows strictly prohibit such turns.
Directional arrow prohibitions override general turn-on-red permissions for circular lights.

Key Concept

Solid Red Arrow Signal Mandatory Stop and Turn Prohibition
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Traffic Light Signals

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