[richardbb85]

this right lane has a right turn mark on the ground, but it doesn't have the "right turn only" sign up. so is it legal to go straight or is it right turn only?

[Feyd]

If it's labeled (to any degree) it's turn only.

[Seminole]

There is one particular intersection in Tallahassee where the left most lane has a turn arrow, but directly across the intersection it is another left hand turn for the next intersection. Rather than cross the intersection and then cut to the left (there is only about 300 feet between lights) I've always just gone straight in the left lane through the first light. I've done this in front of multiple police and never gotten pulled over. You can see what I mean here: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&sour...,14.24,,0,8.29

[c0nstant]

unless stated otherwise, i think it's fine to continue straight. if anything, you could always tell the officer 'nowhere is it posted that lane is right-turn only'

[Feyd]

Originally Posted by Seminole

There is one particular intersection in Tallahassee where the left most lane has a turn arrow, but directly across the intersection it is another left hand turn for the next intersection. Rather than cross the intersection and then cut to the left (there is only about 300 feet between lights) I've always just gone straight in the left lane through the first light. I've done this in front of multiple police and never gotten pulled over. You can see what I mean here

There are "feeder" lanes like that all over LA... You are using it correctly which is why you never got pulled over for it.

The key thing to note is that there are solid white lines that tell you you shouldn't be switching lanes after the first intersection.

[Chewy734]

Originally Posted by Feyd

If it's labeled (to any degree) it's turn only.

+1

[Seminole]

Originally Posted by Feyd

There are "feeder" lanes like that all over LA... You are using it correctly which is why you never got pulled over for it.

The key thing to note is that there are solid white lines that tell you you shouldn't be switching lanes after the first intersection.

The thing is that lane is also a left turn for that light, so sometimes people stop at that light to make a left at the first light and people pass them in the middle then move over once across the intersection. It's a weird setup.

[Freakazoid]

Originally Posted by Chewy734

+1

-1.
Might be a state by state basis, but in PA, there has to be a physical sign.

Same thing applies to handicapped spots, stop 'signs', etc etc

[Feyd]

Originally Posted by Seminole

The thing is that lane is also a left turn for that light, so sometimes people stop at that light to make a left at the first light and people pass them in the middle then move over once across the intersection. It's a weird setup.

I can see how that would be a PITA, but you are in the right place. Having to stop and wait is just part of the program with that intersection I guess.

The solid white lines mean you must be in that lane if you want to turn left at the following intersection.

[SonnyJack]

Originally Posted by richardbb85

this right lane has a right turn mark on the ground, but it doesn't have the "right turn only" sign up. so is it legal to go straight or is it right turn only?

Turn only. Good example is on New Hampshire Ave coming out of DC. Right most lane has painted arrow, while lane next to it can either turn or go straight. Many accidents because right lane drivers don't realize they MUST turn. Some go straight and T-bone the driver in the next lane as he/she tries to turn right. Not the best scenario and it seems to vary by state but in our area I believe you must always follow what's painted.

[c0nstant]

what if there is a legitimate lane ahead on the right?

[SonnyJack]

Originally Posted by jh valley

what if there is a legitimate lane ahead on the right?

In my example that is the exact reason people think they can go straight because the lane continues on as if you weren't forced to turn. Definitely not the best setup.

Then there are also lanes where cars must turn but buses can continue on straight, adding to driver confusion.

[c0nstant]

Originally Posted by SonnyJack

In my example that is the exact reason people think they can go straight because the lane continues on as if you weren't forced to turn. Definitely not the best setup.

Then there are also lanes where cars must turn but buses can continue on straight, adding to driver confusion.

[SonnyJack]

Originally Posted by jh valley

Now you understand!!

[c0nstant]

Originally Posted by SonnyJack

Now you understand!!