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Green arrow: turning right on red – the right way
1 min read · Updated on October 17, 2026
The green arrow sign next to a traffic light allows you to turn right on red – but only under certain conditions.
Vereinfachte Erklärung zum Lernen – keine Rechtsberatung. Verbindlich ist die Straßenverkehrs-Ordnung (StVO).
The rules
With a green arrow:
- First come to a complete stop at the stop line
- Then turn carefully
- Pedestrians and vehicles with a green light have priority
Green arrow for cyclists
There’s also a green arrow just for cyclists. Then only they may turn right after stopping – cars may not.
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