Can You Turn Right at a Red Light Intersection?
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You can turn right at a red light intersection. Traffic lights can be categorized as follows: 1. If there is a red light "No Right Turn" sign before entering the intersection, then you cannot turn right, otherwise it will be a violation; 2. If there is no sign and it is a circular red light, then you can turn right without it being a violation; 3. If there is a right-turn arrow signal and the right-turn arrow is red, you cannot turn right, otherwise it will be a violation. When the circular light is red, yellow, or green, it respectively indicates that straight-going vehicles are prohibited, warned, or permitted to proceed. When the left-turn arrow light is red or green, it respectively indicates that left-turning vehicles are prohibited or permitted to proceed. Right-turning vehicles, provided they do not hinder the passage of released vehicles or pedestrians, may proceed without being regulated by the traffic signal, at an appropriate time.
I remember last time when I was driving in the city, I hesitated at a red light wondering if I could turn right, and the car behind me honked like crazy. Actually, it depends on the situation, mainly on the traffic lights and road markings at the intersection. If there's no dedicated right-turn arrow red light at that intersection, and there's no sign prohibiting right turns nearby, then you can slowly turn right at the red light. However, the key is to stop behind the stop line and make sure there are no pedestrians on the crosswalk before proceeding. Some special intersections have a right-turn arrow red light installed, in which case you have to wait for the green light, otherwise, if caught, you'll lose six points and be fined 200 yuan. Also, remember to signal early when turning and don't drive too fast. Once, I almost hit an electric scooter rider, which was really dangerous.
