When there’s a green traffic light but no right arrow signal, wait until oncoming traffic clears or breaks, and then turn.
If the lights change to yellow or red while you’re in the intersection, you must turn right as soon as it’s safe to do so.
You must not make a U-turn at traffic lights, unless there’s a ‘U-turn permitted’ sign.
The main points are:-
- Enter the intersection as shown in the diagram, unless a sign indicates otherwise or there is a red right turn arrow
- Wait until oncoming traffic clears or breaks and then turn safely.
- If the lights change to yellow or red while you are in the middle of the intersection, you are allowed to turn right.
- You must turn as soon as it is safe to do so.
- Be sure your front wheels and car are straight and not blocking the oncoming traffic.
A green arrow means you can turn in that direction. When there’s a green right arrow and a red light, you can turn right. You must not go straight ahead or turn left.
A yellow (amber) arrow means you must stop. You can only go through a yellow light if you cannot stop safely before the ‘Stop’ line. When a yellow (amber) arrow is flashing, this means you can turn in that direction. You must give way to pedestrians crossing the road you’re turning into.
A red arrow means you must not turn. You must stop behind the ‘Stop’ line until the arrow turns green or disappears. When there’s a red right arrow and a green light, you must not turn right. You can go straight ahead or turn left.
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Turning right at traffic lights