Originally Posted by tractorlegs

There's too many variables in a discussion like this. I'm thinking it would be impossible to come up with a hard and fast rule that would fit in all situations. The variables:

• Every intersection is different and presents its own right turn lane challenges.
• Laws are different everywhere.
• Even if laws are the same, they are oftentimes interpreted by a police officer, who is just a person, subject to moods and personal beliefs.
• Sometimes intersections are defined by the types of drivers that are there. Also, the types of vehicles.
• Weather is different, changing road conditions and visibility.
• A thousand (ok, maybe just a hundred) other possibilities

Therefore, when I come to an intersection with a right turn lane, I'm going to act in a way that I think is the safest for me and everyone else there. Thinking about laws will be secondary. If I get ticketed? Lol I'll deal with that when (if) it happens