Can You Go Straight in a Left-Turn Lane?

[EvaLynn]

You cannot go straight in a left-turn lane. Whether this behavior results in penalty points depends on the type of road you are driving on. Entering the left-turn waiting area: When the straight-ahead green light is on in the same direction, even if the left-turn signal is red, vehicles intending to turn left are allowed to enter the 'left-turn waiting area' at the intersection and wait until the left-turn signal turns green before proceeding. Left-turn waiting line: It is important to remind drivers that the left-turn waiting line is not the 'stop line.' If both the straight-ahead and left-turn signal lights are red, all vehicles must wait behind the previous stop line.