Entering the waiting area in advance is considered running a red light, which will result in a deduction of 6 points. The following is an introduction to the left-turn waiting area: 1. Definition: The "left-turn waiting area" refers to the area where vehicles in the left-turn lane must move forward when the straight-through lane in the same direction has a green light, waiting for the signal. The left-turn lane is extended by several meters with white dotted lines, directly connecting to the middle of the road. These white dotted lines mark the "left-turn waiting area," allowing left-turn vehicles to enter and wait when the straight-through lane has a green light. The range of the left-turn waiting area is from the original vehicle stop line to the center of the road, with a slight curve at the end and crossing the pedestrian crossing. Intersections with a left-turn waiting area require traffic signals to follow the rule of straight-through first, then left turn. Note the difference from the left-turn guide line. 2. Rules: The "left-turn waiting area" is only for left-turn vehicles. When the straight-through lane in the same direction has a green light, although the left-turn signal is red, left-turn vehicles are allowed to enter the "left-turn waiting area" at the intersection and wait until the left-turn signal turns green to proceed. Drivers should be reminded that the left-turn waiting line is not the "stop line." If both the straight-through and left-turn signals are red, all vehicles must wait at the previous stop line. 3. Significance: Roads implementing the "left-turn waiting area" are generally one-way roads with three or more lanes. Based on each traffic signal cycle, it is estimated that 3 or 4 more vehicles can pass per cycle, and approximately 100 more vehicles can pass per hour. This measure will effectively increase the traffic capacity at intersections and reduce vehicle congestion.
