If the main traffic light is red and the additional green arrow is lit, do you have the right of way when turning right?

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It is crucial to distinguish between 'having permission to proceed' and 'having priority'. A lit green arrow on a black background authorizes movement in the indicated direction (in this case, to the right), regardless of the main traffic light color. However, this authorization is conditional: you must proceed with caution and yield the right of way to vehicles traveling on the intersecting road (who likely have a green light) and to pedestrians crossing. Therefore, you may turn, but you do not have priority. The red light does not prohibit the turn in this specific instance, and the green arrow does not grant absolute preference.

If the main traffic light is red and the additional green arrow is lit, do you have the right of way when turning right?

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