Do You Need to Wait for the Traffic Light When Turning Left?

[JustinLee]

Yes, you need to wait for the traffic light when turning left. During a red light, left turns are prohibited, and if there are no special markings, U-turns are allowed. During a green light, if there is no sign prohibiting left turns, you can proceed with a left turn, and the rules for U-turns are the same as for left turns. Important Notes: According to the newly issued "Notice on Motor Vehicle Drivers Quickly Resolving Traffic Accidents on Their Own," drivers should handle minor accidents promptly and move their vehicles to the roadside to prevent traffic congestion. Failure to resolve such incidents when possible, leading to traffic jams, will result in fines and a 3-point penalty for the responsible party. There are two rules for entering the left-turn waiting area: The first scenario occurs only when the left-turn lane is combined with the straight lane, while the second scenario is more common for dedicated left-turn lanes. Typically, clear signs are posted on traffic signal poles, so drivers need to pay slight attention. Vehicles can only enter the left-turn waiting area when the straight signal is green and an electronic sign prompts "Please Enter the Waiting Zone." Otherwise, it will be considered running a red light, punishable by a fine and a 6-point penalty.