Originally posted by manderax
So, you pull up to the red light. All you have to do is turn right, pedal for 100 feet or so, pull a U-turn, take another right, and PRESTO, you are on your way, Right!?
I do not do this. Often there is a queue of cars on the other street on which you intend to make a U-turn. This presents a problem and generally makes it easier to just stop at the red light and wait for it to change.