I am approaching an intersection to turn left. It has a left-turn arrow signal (red, yellow and green arrows), and the red arrow is lit. What is the correct way to drive?
💡 Hint
A steady red arrow and a flashing red arrow mean different things (Enforcement Rule, Table 2). Distinguish which one requires 'stop' and which allows 'temporary stop, then proceed', and do not confuse either with an unprotected left turn.
Answer: ②
Explanation
Under Table 2 of the Enforcement Rule, when a red arrow is lit, vehicles intending to go in the arrow's direction must stop just before the stop line, crosswalk and intersection. Coming to a temporary stop and then proceeding with caution is allowed only when the red arrow is "flashing". Turning as with an unprotected left turn or proceeding slowly is not allowed on a red arrow.
Legal basis: 도로교통법 시행규칙 별표2 적색화살표의 등화