What is a Left-Turn Waiting Area?
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The so-called waiting area refers to a zone where vehicles wait to make a left turn but cannot proceed until permitted. It is typically used to allow through traffic in the same direction to pass while left-turning vehicles remain stationary. Only when the left-turn signal turns green can these vehicles complete their left turn. Below is relevant information: 1. Entering the left-turn waiting area: When you see the through signal turn green, you may drive your vehicle into the left-turn waiting area. You do not need to wait for both the left-turn and through signals to turn green before entering. However, remember that when the through signal is red, vehicles must not enter the left-turn waiting area. 2. Whether to enter the left-turn waiting area: The left-turn stop line serves as the boundary. When both the through and left-turn signals are red, vehicles must remain behind the left-turn stop line. If you proceed beyond this line, you risk being photographed and penalized for running a red light, which can be troublesome. 3. Many drivers encounter this situation: when approaching the waiting area, the left-turn signal is still green, but due to heavy left-turning traffic and slow speeds, the signal may turn red before you complete your turn. In such cases, you must stop and wait for the next left-turn signal. Proceeding otherwise can be dangerous. 4. Traffic regulations state: If there is a discrepancy between the traffic signal and the instructions given by an on-site traffic officer, the officer's instructions take precedence. Therefore, always follow the directions of the traffic officer. Even if the through signal is red, if the officer instructs you to enter the left-turn waiting area, you may proceed.
