How should you respond to a red arrow signaling a protected turn?

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How should you respond to a red arrow signaling a protected turn?

A red arrow means stop and do not move in that lane. A protected turn is only allowed when the signal shows a green arrow for that direction. When the arrow is red, you must wait until it turns green or until you have a separate signal that permits the turn. Proceeding on red, even if the intersection looks clear, puts you in the path of oncoming traffic or pedestrians and is illegal. Hiding behind the idea of honking won’t change the signal, and turning on red isn’t allowed when a red arrow is shown. So the proper action is to stay stopped and wait for the green or for a protected turn signal.

A red arrow means stop and do not move in that lane. A protected turn is only allowed when the signal shows a green arrow for that direction. When the arrow is red, you must wait until it turns green or until you have a separate signal that permits the turn. Proceeding on red, even if the intersection looks clear, puts you in the path of oncoming traffic or pedestrians and is illegal. Hiding behind the idea of honking won’t change the signal, and turning on red isn’t allowed when a red arrow is shown. So the proper action is to stay stopped and wait for the green or for a protected turn signal.

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