Situation where the light has no right-turn signal.

Many drivers encounter confusing situations at intersections where traffic signals and road markings provide contradictory instructions. This ambiguity often leaves motorists uncertain about the correct course of action, raising concerns about potential violations and automated traffic fines.

A reader, To Nga, recently highlighted such a dilemma at a particular intersection. The road surface featured clear markings: a yellow box junction and an arrow indicating a right turn. However, the traffic light displayed a solid red signal, without any additional sign or dedicated green arrow permitting a right turn.

This setup presents a direct conflict for drivers. If one adheres strictly to the red light, stopping is mandatory. Yet, complying with the yellow box junction rule means not stopping within its boundaries. To Nga seeks clarification: in this scenario, is a right turn permissible, or would making such a turn lead to an automated traffic fine?