Under what circumstances is a vehicle not allowed to make a right turn?
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There are several situations in which a vehicle is not allowed to make a right turn, One is when motor vehicles are at an intersection where right turns are prohibited, usually indicated by signs near the traffic signal. Second, a right turn is also not allowed when the right-turn signal light is red. Third, if there is no right-turn lane, a right turn cannot be made. Right-turn lane indicators are usually marked both above and below the lane. It should be noted that during the right-turn process, there is a prerequisite: it should not affect normally passing vehicles, and pedestrians on the crosswalk must be given way. Laws and 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 command 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 command of the traffic police; 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 at signalized crosswalks, they shall follow the traffic signal lights; when crossing at intersections without traffic signal lights or crosswalks, or crossing roads without pedestrian facilities, they shall pass after confirming safety. Article 89 stipulates that pedestrians, passengers, or 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 impounded. 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 signal lights will result in a 6-point penalty. Right-turn precautions: Pay attention to oncoming straight vehicles: When making a right turn, observe both the right and left sides for vehicle conditions. Pay attention to oncoming left-turning vehicles: In addition to observing straight vehicles, also check for any left-turning vehicles from the opposite direction. When making a right turn, observe vehicles on the left, whether they are turning left or going straight, and let them pass first. Pay attention to pedestrians: When making a right turn, besides the crosswalk before the intersection, there may also be crosswalks at the corner. Observe whether there are pedestrians on the crosswalk when turning right.
After driving for so many years, I often encounter situations where right turns are not allowed, especially at intersections in big cities. For example, you absolutely cannot turn right at a red light unless you see a green arrow lit up; on small roads with 'No Right Turn' signs, it's easy to accidentally violate the rule—I almost did that in an old neighborhood last week. Turning right is prohibited when driving on the left side of a one-way street, which is a basic rule. You need to be extra careful in rainy or foggy weather or when visibility is poor, and you must not turn when pedestrians are crossing the road, or accidents may occur. I've developed the habit of observing for a few extra seconds before every turn, and this habit has saved me several times. In short, safety comes first—don't take risks just to save time.
