At an intersection marked to allow left turns, you may still turn left even when a light signal has the same meaning as a red light.

Explanation

Under Article 5(2), at an intersection where left turns are permitted by such a display, a vehicle stopped by a yellow- or red-equivalent light signal may still turn left.

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

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