Is it allowed to make a right turn ahead without using the dedicated right-turn lane?
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No, the presence of a dedicated right-turn lane on the ground indicates that right turns are only permitted from within this lane. Making a right turn from any other lane is not allowed. Even if you proceed straight in the right-turn lane and make a right turn at the next intersection, it is still not permitted and will be considered as a violation for not following the directional markings. According to Article 51 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": 1. When motor vehicles pass through intersections controlled by traffic signals, they shall proceed as follows: (1) At intersections with marked directional lanes, enter the directional lane according to the intended direction of travel; (2) Vehicles preparing to enter a roundabout shall yield to vehicles already within the intersection; (3) When turning left, turn from the left side of the intersection center point. Turn signals shall be activated when turning, and low beams shall be used when driving at night; (4) When encountering a green light, proceed in sequence; (5) When encountering a red light, stop in sequence behind the stop line. If there is no stop line, stop outside the intersection; (6) When turning right and encountering a vehicle in the same lane waiting for a green light, stop and wait in sequence; (7) At intersections without directional signal lights, turning vehicles shall yield to straight-going vehicles and pedestrians. 2. The establishment of shared lanes for right turns and straight travel: This is to increase the speed of straight-going vehicles. At many intersections, right turns are not restricted by traffic lights, meaning right-turning vehicles can proceed straight without any issues.