Will points be deducted for not using turn signals at traffic lights?

[DiHolden]

Failing to use turn signals at traffic lights will result in a 1-point deduction on the driver's license. Below are specific details on the use of turn signals: 1. Left turn signal: It should be activated in advance when turning left, changing lanes to the left, preparing to overtake, leaving a parking spot, or making a U-turn. 2. Right turn signal: It should be activated in advance when turning right, changing lanes to the right, returning to the original lane after overtaking, or parking by the roadside. 3. Accident liability: If an accident occurs due to the driver's failure to use turn signals, there is a high probability that the driver will bear the main or full responsibility for the accident.

[ORhett]

Last week, I personally witnessed a friend getting fined 200 yuan and deducted 1 point for not signaling when making a right turn at a traffic light intersection. The traffic regulations clearly state that turn signals must be used in advance when turning or changing lanes, and this rule applies even at traffic light intersections. Especially when turning across lanes, traffic police are particularly strict about this. My eight years of driving experience have taught me that as soon as the wheels move to change direction, the turn signal must be activated, even if it's just changing lanes over a dashed line. Recently, cities have been upgrading their electronic police systems, with many intersections adding smart recognition systems that automatically detect failure to signal, generating tickets in the background. It's advisable to develop the habit of checking the rearview mirror and signaling at least three seconds before changing lanes—this ensures both safety and avoids fines.

[LeIsabella]

Failing to use turn signals at traffic lights will indeed result in penalty points. According to Article 57 of the Road Traffic Safety Law Implementation Regulations, not activating the turn signal in advance when turning can lead to a 1-point deduction and a fine of 100-200 yuan. Just two days ago, I watched a live traffic police checkpoint where three drivers were caught within half an hour for crossing solid lines to change lanes at a traffic light intersection without using their signals. It's important to note that if there is no dedicated turning lane before the traffic light, you must still signal when turning right from a straight lane—otherwise, traffic cameras will capture the violation and issue a fine. Once, I forgot to signal a right turn on a rainy day and found the penalty record on the 12123 app a week later. Now, I always remind myself with the six-word mantra: 'Steer the wheel, flash the light.'

[CatherineDella]

Points will be deducted! Whether it's turning when the traffic light changes from red to green or turning during normal green light driving, failing to use the turn signal is considered a violation. Last year's data report showed that turn signal violations accounted for 17% of all traffic violations. Many drivers think they don't need to signal for short-distance lane changes, but at intersections controlled by traffic lights, changing lanes over solid lines combined with not signaling will result in double penalties. I once asked an experienced taxi driver about this, and he said traffic police love to catch this kind of violation during the morning rush hour, especially at intersections near schools and hospitals. It's recommended to observe more before changing lanes and remember to signal again if the light goes out.

[LuciaAnn]

Personal experience tells me you'll get points deducted. Last month, while making a left turn at a traffic light near my company, I changed lanes without signaling because I was too close to the car in front and afraid of a rear-end collision. As a result, I was pulled over by a traffic officer on the spot. Explaining it was an emergency avoidance didn't help, and I still got a ticket with 1 point deducted. The officer said traffic cameras mainly target two types of non-signaling situations: one is changing lanes within the guiding lane at an intersection, and the other is turning vehicles affecting straight-moving traffic. The new traffic probes can automatically identify turning trajectories and light status, capturing clear images even on rainy days. The safest practice is to turn on the turn signal 100 meters before changing lanes, giving following vehicles enough time to react.

[SanDiana]

As a commuter who travels 60 kilometers daily, I've witnessed too many cases of penalties for this. At traffic light intersections, failing to use turn signals as required is considered driving in non-compliant lanes, starting with a 1-point deduction and a 100-yuan fine. The key is many drivers are unaware of two situations where signals are mandatory: when turning from a straight lane into a dedicated turning lane, and when needing to change direction in a mixed-direction lane. Last week during morning rush hour, I saw traffic police penalize five consecutive cars for not signaling right turns at the entrance of a top-tier hospital. Special reminder: extra caution is needed in rainy weather – turn signals become lifesavers when rearview mirrors are blurry. Developing a conditioned reflex to signal when checking mirrors is the safest approach.