Can you turn right when there is a dotted line next to the right turn?

[Will]

You can turn right when there is a dotted line next to the right turn. The following is the relevant introduction about road traffic signs and markings: 1. Introduction: Road traffic signs and markings refer to traffic facilities set on the road to indicate specific management contents and behavioral rules with specified graphics, symbols, texts, lines, vertical markings, raised road markers, etc. 2. Classification: Road traffic signs are divided into two categories: main signs and auxiliary signs; road traffic markings can be divided into three categories according to the setting method: longitudinal markings, transverse markings, and other markings. Road traffic markings can be divided into three categories according to their functions: indicative markings, prohibitive markings, and warning markings.

[Julia]

With sixteen years of driving experience and having taught hundreds of students, whether you can turn right on a dashed line depends on two key points: first, check the arrow, and second, check the light. A dashed lane with a right-turn arrow is specifically designed for turning—even if the straight signal is red, you can go as long as the right-turn light is green. If a solid line suddenly turns into a dashed one, it’s giving you space to turn, but you must still watch for traffic on the main road. I always remind my students to glance at the rearview mirror for non-motorized vehicles before turning, especially in the evening when e-bikes often dart out from blind spots. Don’t cut the turning radius too tight, especially in an SUV, as it’s easy to scrape the curb. I remember once teaching a student at a five-way intersection where the dashed lines looked like a spider’s web—she got stuck in the middle for half an hour. In complex intersections, it’s better to wait an extra light cycle than to force your way through.

[ZoeyFitz]

Last week, while rushing a client to the high-speed rail station, I encountered this issue: the straight lane was completely jammed, but there was a service road on the right with a dotted line and a green light. I made a quick turn into it and saved eight minutes, which made the passenger so happy they tipped me with a red packet. The two biggest fears when making a dotted-line right turn are: first, the right-turn lane suddenly turning into a bus-only lane, and second, a no-right-turn sign posted at the intersection. I once got caught on Nanjing Road—only after turning did I notice the prohibition sign, and three days later, the ticket arrived. Now, when navigating unfamiliar cities, I slow down before turning to look for signs and also check the rearview mirror for any bus-only time indicators. Oh, and during evening rush hour, remember to yield to electric bikes going straight—those delivery riders run red lights faster than a Tesla accelerates.

[SanStephanie]

Last month during heavy rain while picking up my child, there was a long queue in the right-turn lane with dashed lines near the school gate. The taxi behind kept honking, but I insisted on waiting until all five children on the crosswalk had stepped onto the curb. Dashed lines permitting turns don't mean you can rush: when pedestrians have the green light, you must wait until the last foot steps onto the sidewalk; if turning right when the straight-going light turns green, remember to yield to straight-moving vehicles from the left. When windshield wipers are on maximum speed, pay extra attention—pedestrians with umbrellas often emerge around corners. Once I nearly hit a skateboarder who suddenly darted out, which scared me into keeping a tin of mints in the car to stay alert before turns. Now when teaching my daughter to navigate, I remind her to tell Dad to slow down whenever she sees the diamond-shaped pedestrian warning signs.