What is illegal to do at an intersection?

Blocking an intersection with your vehicle is illegal because it disrupts the flow of traffic and can create dangerous situations for other drivers and pedestrians. When a vehicle blocks an intersection, it may cause extended delays for vehicles trying to move through or turn onto various streets. This can lead to confusion and potentially increase the risk of accidents. Traffic laws are designed to ensure that intersections remain clear to facilitate smooth travel and to maintain safety for all road users.

While making a right turn on red is generally permitted unless otherwise posted, and driving through a yellow light is acceptable if you can do so safely, blocking the intersection is clearly an infringement of traffic regulations aimed at promoting safe and efficient movement through intersections. Turning around in an intersection can also be risky and is often discouraged or regulated, but it is not as explicitly illegal in all circumstances as blocking the intersection.