Originally Posted by Minstrel

This is one of my largest pet peeves when driving. People invent a lane next to the curb to turn right at a red light. I've been cut off when turning right at an intersection by somebody who snuck between me and the curb only because I didn't use the parking lane as my own personal travel lane.

The only time a vehicle is allowed to pass another on the right in the same lane is when the vehicle immediately in front of them is yielding to oncoming traffic in an attempt to turn left.

Anecdotally, I did see a vehicle right hook another in a similar manner to what you describe, except that there was a marked right turn lane. The jacked up pickup truck that made the sudden decision to turn right across the right turn lane drove over the hood of the much smaller car. No matter what you're driving, and where you are, be attentive! (and sometimes, it's just not enough)