Can You Turn Right at a Red Light Without a Right-Turn Arrow?

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You can turn right at a red light without a right-turn arrow. Under the following conditions, right turns are permitted at a red light: Circular traffic light, arrow-shaped right-turn indicator, or a circular red light with an additional sign. If there is an arrow signal light at the intersection, right turns are only allowed when the right-turn signal is green; otherwise, right turns are prohibited. If there is a sign prohibiting right turns at a red light at the intersection, right turns are only allowed when the signal is green. If there are no other signs at the intersection, vehicles may turn right at a red light as long as they do not interfere with other vehicles or pedestrians. Circular traffic light: If the circular traffic light turns red at an intersection, vehicles in the right-turn lane may proceed to turn right. However, you must ensure not to obstruct other vehicles, pedestrians, or vehicles on the right side of the road. Arrow-shaped right-turn indicator: If you encounter an arrow-shaped right-turn sign at an intersection, you must not turn right when the red arrow is lit. Turning right under this condition will be considered running a red light. Circular red light with an additional sign: At some complex intersections, you may encounter a sign above the traffic light indicating whether right turns are allowed during a red light. If the sign says "Right Turn on Red," then right turns are permitted. If it says "No Right Turn on Red," you must wait for the green light to turn right. Laws and regulations: According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," motor vehicle and non-motor vehicle traffic signals indicate: When the green light is on, vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians. When the yellow light is on, vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed. When the red light is on, vehicles are prohibited from proceeding. At intersections without non-motor vehicle or pedestrian crossing signals, non-motor vehicles and pedestrians must follow the motor vehicle traffic signals. When the red light is on, right-turning vehicles may proceed if they do not obstruct the passage of other vehicles or pedestrians. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," the regulations for traffic signals are as follows: Article 25, Paragraph 2 states that traffic signals include traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic markings, and the directions of traffic police. Article 26 states that traffic signals consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition, a green light indicates permission, and a yellow light indicates a warning. Article 38 states that vehicles and pedestrians must follow traffic signals. In the presence of traffic police directing traffic, they must follow the directions of the traffic police. On roads without traffic signals, they must proceed under the principle of ensuring safety and smooth traffic flow. Article 62 states that pedestrians crossing intersections or roads must use crosswalks or pedestrian facilities. When crossing at a signalized crosswalk, they must follow the traffic signals. When crossing at an intersection without traffic signals or crosswalks, or when crossing roads without pedestrian facilities, they must ensure safety before proceeding. Article 89 states that pedestrians, passengers, or non-motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws or regulations regarding road passage will be given a warning or fined between 5 and 50 yuan. If a non-motor vehicle driver refuses to pay the fine, their vehicle may be impounded. Driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signals will result in a 6-point penalty. Right-turn precautions: Observe straight-moving vehicles on the left: When turning right, you must check both the right and left sides for oncoming vehicles. Observe left-turning vehicles from the opposite direction: In addition to straight-moving vehicles, you must also check for left-turning vehicles from the opposite direction. When turning right, yield to vehicles on the left, whether they are turning left or going straight. Observe pedestrians: When turning right, pay attention to crosswalks not only at the intersection but also at the corner. Ensure there are no pedestrians on the crosswalk before proceeding.