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. At a red light, you can turn right under the following circumstances: Circular traffic light, arrow-shaped right-turn indicator, or a sign added to a circular red traffic light. If there is an arrow signal light at the intersection, right turns are only permitted when the right-turn signal is green; otherwise, right turns are not allowed. If there is a "No Right Turn on Red" sign at the intersection, right turns are only permitted when the light is green. If there are no other signs at the intersection, vehicles can turn right at a red light as long as it does not interfere with other vehicles or pedestrians. Circular traffic light: If the circular traffic light turns red, vehicles in the right-turn lane can proceed to turn right. However, you must ensure not to interfere with 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 signal at an intersection, you cannot turn right when the red arrow is lit. Turning right in this case would be considered running a red light. Sign added to a circular red traffic light: At some complex intersections, there may be a sign above the traffic light indicating whether right turns are allowed on red. If the sign says "Right Turn on Red Permitted," you can turn right. If it says "No Right Turn on Red," you must wait for the green light. Legal 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 should 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," traffic signal regulations 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 lights consist of red, green, and yellow lights. Red indicates prohibition, green indicates permission, and yellow indicates a warning. Article 38 states that vehicles and pedestrians must follow traffic signals. If a traffic police officer is directing traffic on-site, follow their directions. On roads without traffic signals, proceed under the principles of safety and smooth traffic flow. Article 62 states that pedestrians crossing intersections or roads should use crosswalks or pedestrian facilities. At signalized crosswalks, follow the traffic signals. At unsignalized intersections or road sections without pedestrian facilities, cross only after confirming safety. Article 89 states that pedestrians, passengers, or non-motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws or regulations may receive a warning or a fine of 5 to 50 yuan. Non-motor vehicle drivers who refuse to pay the fine may have their vehicle impounded. Driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic signals results in a 6-point penalty. Right-turn precautions: Observe straight-moving vehicles on the left: When turning right, check both the right and left sides for vehicles. Observe left-turning vehicles from the opposite direction: In addition to straight-moving vehicles, 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, be aware of crosswalks not only at the intersection but also at the corner. Check for pedestrians on the crosswalk before turning.
