Under what circumstances are motor vehicles not allowed to turn right at traffic lights?
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There are several situations where motor vehicles are not allowed to turn right at traffic light intersections: First, motor vehicles cannot make a right turn at intersections where right turns are prohibited. There is usually a sign near the traffic light indicating this. Second, right turns are also not allowed when the right-turn signal light is red. Third, if there is no right-turn lane, right turns are not permitted. Right-turn lane indicators are usually marked above or below the lane. It is important to note that when making a right turn, there is a prerequisite that it should not affect the normal flow of traffic, and pedestrians on the crosswalk must be given way. Legal regulations: According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," the regulations on traffic lights are as follows: Article 25, Paragraph 2 stipulates that traffic signals include traffic lights, traffic signs, traffic markings, and the direction of traffic police. Article 26 states that traffic lights consist of red, green, and yellow lights. A red light indicates prohibition of passage, a green light indicates permission to pass, and a yellow light serves as a warning. Article 38 requires that vehicles and pedestrians shall pass according to traffic signals; when there is on-site command by traffic police, they shall pass according to the traffic police's direction; on roads without traffic signals, they shall pass under the principle of ensuring safety and smooth flow. Article 62 states that pedestrians crossing intersections or roads shall use crosswalks or pedestrian facilities; when crossing signalized crosswalks, they shall follow the traffic light signals; when crossing intersections without traffic lights or crosswalks, or crossing roads without pedestrian facilities, they shall pass after confirming safety. Article 89 stipulates that pedestrians, passengers, and non-motor vehicle drivers who violate road traffic safety laws and regulations regarding road passage shall be given a warning or fined between 5 and 50 yuan; non-motor vehicle drivers who refuse to accept the fine may have their non-motor vehicles detained. According to the "Regulations on the Application and Use of Motor Vehicle Driving Licenses" (Ministry of Public Security Order No. 123), driving a motor vehicle in violation of traffic light signals will result in a deduction of 6 points. Right-turn precautions: Pay attention to vehicles going straight from the left: When making a right turn, observe both the right and left sides for oncoming traffic. Pay attention to vehicles turning left from the opposite direction: In addition to observing vehicles going straight, also check for vehicles turning left from the opposite direction. When turning right, observe vehicles on the left and yield to them, whether they are turning left or going straight. Pay attention to pedestrians: When making a right turn, besides the crosswalk before the intersection, there may also be a crosswalk at the corner. Always check for pedestrians on the crosswalk when turning right.
As a veteran driver with 20 years of experience, I often encounter situations where right turns are not allowed at traffic lights. Let me share one of my experiences. One evening, I was driving and wanted to make a right turn to go home, but there was a large sign at the intersection that read 'No right turn from 7-9 PM.' I checked the time—it was already past 8 PM—so I had to take a detour. Generally, situations where right turns are prohibited include: when the right-turn signal turns red (absolutely no turning allowed), when a traffic officer signals to stop (don’t force your way through), or when there are many pedestrians on the crosswalk (pedestrians have priority during green lights, and turning right could risk hitting them). These rules are in place to prevent traffic jams and accidents. I usually rely on navigation alerts for such signs, so next time I encounter this, I’ll patiently wait for the signal instead of taking risks.
