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[–] 5 points 2 years ago (3 children)

Not arguing about what the actual traffic laws are. I am arguing that this is objectively confusing design. "Left turn yield on green (CIRCLE)" does not mean that left turn yields on green. It means, "when turning left, but the solid light is green, and the left turn arrow is not lit up, yield to oncoming traffic. But if the solid light is green and the left turn arrow is lit, then do not yield." So you literally do not yield on green.

Sure you can just tell people to "please learn the road signs" no matter how terrible... or we can acknowledge that this is an asinine design. I have no idea why anyone would spend energy defending this.

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  • [–] 3 points 2 years ago (1 child)

    The thing is, you're not putting a dissertation on one of these signs. You're already supposed to yield on a solid green if you're turning left without a green arrow, that's already the law. This sign is a reminder for the stupid people about something they're already supposed to do, not allow someone who's never driven in their life to learn the laws as they go.

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  • [–] 1 point 2 years ago (1 child)

    But if the solid light is green and the left turn arrow is lit, then do not yield

    If I remember correctly, both lights would never be lit at the same time. It's either a green circle (yield) or a green arrow (right of way) just like literally every other intersection in existence ever.

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