>>1760338Coming to a full stop, the point of the red, allows you to check for traffic, kids running round, blindspots, and then you can safely go.
Our country cannot be crossed on foot in a matter of a day. We're big, we're not waiting when no one is there.
If that's too much presssure, I don't even know what to say to you.
Just understand that if you ever come here, you MUST turn right on red if it is safe to do so, as many of our lights are timed and structured with the assumption that rights will always be made.