Do Right-Turn Only Lanes Need to Obey Traffic Lights?
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Right-turn only lanes need to obey traffic lights. Specific conditions vary at intersections: You should observe traffic lights as each intersection has different configurations, depending on the road layout and traffic light setup. Right-turn specific signals: Determine whether the red light is specifically for right turns. If it is a right-turn only signal, you must stop and wait for the green light before proceeding. According to traffic regulations, vehicles turning right at intersections without dedicated right-turn signal restrictions may proceed after yielding to oncoming traffic and ensuring pedestrian safety. However, if there is a dedicated right-turn signal at the intersection, you must follow its instructions. Notes for intersections with early right turns: At intersections with early right-turn lanes, you generally just need to watch for passing vehicles and turn right when safe. Since these lanes are dedicated and positioned early, you don't need to observe the main intersection's traffic lights, especially right-turn red lights, as those signals apply to vehicles that proceed straight to the intersection before turning right. At early right-turn intersections, pay attention to small traffic lights posted at the lane and check whether there's a stop line in the right-turn lane. If there are traffic lights with a stop line, you must absolutely follow the signal instructions to proceed.
