On a green light, a bicycle may turn right directly by going around the center of the intersection.

Explanation

Bicycles and other light vehicles may go straight or turn left on green. To turn right they must ride straight to the far side of the intersection and only then change direction (a two-stage right turn).

Guides that explain this

• Japanese Signs That Mean the Opposite of What You Assume: Crosswind, End of Restriction, Minimum Speed
• Japanese Road Signs on the Written Test: The 5 Types Explained

Related terms

• Two-stage right turn (nidankai usetsu)
• Vehicle (sharyō)

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