Is driving straight in a left-turn lane considered running a red light?

[GageLynn]

Driving straight in a left-turn lane is considered running a red light. Here are the relevant details: 1. When the left turn is red: If the straight signal is green while the left turn is red, proceeding straight from the left-turn lane constitutes running a red light. Always drive according to regulations. According to the "Road Traffic Violation Scoring Rules," drivers who fail to follow traffic rules or stop properly at intersections will be penalized with 2 demerit points. 2. When the straight signal is green: At intersections with standard three-color traffic lights, left turns are permitted on green, but you must yield to oncoming straight traffic. At intersections with arrow signals, if the straight arrow is green but the left-turn arrow is red, left turns are prohibited, though vehicles may enter the left-turn waiting area. When the left-turn arrow turns green, vehicles in the lane may proceed with the left turn.