Can You Continue Turning When the Red Light Comes On in the Waiting Zone?
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If you have already entered the left-turn waiting zone and crossed the stop line when the light is green, you can continue turning even when the light turns red. Below is relevant information: Green Light: When the green light is on, vehicles are allowed to proceed, but turning vehicles must not impede the passage of through vehicles or pedestrians. Yellow Light: When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line can continue to proceed. Red Light: When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. Special Cases: At intersections without dedicated non-motorized vehicle or pedestrian signals, non-motorized vehicles and pedestrians should follow the motor vehicle traffic signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not impede the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians.
I remember the first time I encountered a red light in the turning waiting area while driving, I panicked. Later, an experienced driver taught me: the turning waiting area is for you to enter and wait when the light is green. If the light turns red while you're already there, it means you have the right of way and can safely complete the turn. But if you haven't entered the area when the light turns red, you must stop and wait for the next green light. This design is to optimize traffic flow and reduce congestion. Don't take the risk of forcing a turn—fines and points are minor issues, but getting into an accident would be tragic. I always follow this rule, which makes driving both efficient and reassuring.
What I learned from driving school: Can you turn when the waiting zone light turns red? It depends on whether you're already in the zone. If you entered during the green light, you can continue turning when it turns red; but don't mistake this for running a red light at will, as you must ensure intersection safety. Similar to the yellow light rule: proceed if you've crossed the line, stop if you haven't. In practice, I always remind myself: check the rearview mirror more to prevent rear-end collisions; traffic laws are the red line, don't be careless. Although the waiting zone is practical, reckless actions can lead to tickets or accidents.
