Nashville Metro Council Considers Ban on Right Turns on Red Lights

Nashville, TN, July 31, 2026 —

The Metro Council in Nashville is currently deliberating a proposed ordinance that could prohibit drivers from making right turns on red lights throughout the city.

The proposal, if enacted, would represent a significant shift in traffic regulations for Nashville. Currently, state law permits right turns on red after a complete stop, unless a sign specifically prohibits it. This measure aims to increase pedestrian safety and potentially improve traffic flow in certain areas by eliminating this maneuver.

Details regarding the specific motivations behind the proposal, such as data on accidents involving right-turn-on-red maneuvers or projected impacts on traffic congestion, were not immediately available. The timeline for the council’s decision and the specific areas or intersections the ban would affect if passed are also part of the ongoing discussion.

The council is expected to review public feedback and traffic studies as part of its consideration process. Further discussions and potential amendments to the proposal are anticipated before a final vote is taken.

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