"Always Stop When the Signal Is Red While Turning Right"

[Asia Economy Reporter Seongpil Cho] The National Police Agency announced on the 28th that, according to the revised Road Traffic Act Enforcement Rules, drivers must come to a complete stop before making a right turn at an intersection.

According to the rules promulgated on the 21st, when a driver makes a right turn while the vehicle traffic light is red, they must stop before the stop line, crosswalk, or just before the intersection, then proceed slowly without obstructing other vehicles moving according to the signal. Since the pedestrian signal is often green when the vehicle signal is red, drivers must stop if pedestrians are crossing. After pedestrian crossing is finished, right turns are allowed even if the pedestrian signal remains green.

If the traffic light ahead is green, drivers may proceed slowly and make a right turn, but if there are pedestrians at the crosswalk encountered after the turn, they must stop temporarily and wait until pedestrians have crossed. At locations where right turn signals are installed, drivers should follow those signals.

A police official explained, "This revision reflects opinions that the current regulations are unclear about whether to stop when making a right turn on a red light, requiring a stop before proceeding. It is meaningful that right turn signals have been legalized and installation standards established."

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