Originally Posted by sggoodri
However, I think it's important to caution cyclists about traveling straight from ordinary right-turn-only lanes. First, the lane may not continue ahead, so an emergency merge mid-intersection with the through lane traffic would result. Second, other road users might assume you're turning right and move in front of you at the junction. Third, if you stop at a signal, you're blocking potential right-on-red turning traffic that might be behind you. Lastly, it's usually illegal.
Check. The "RIGHT TURN ONLY EXCEPT BIKES" lane on Far West continues through several intersections, then ends with a mandatory right turn where it joins a freeway access road. I move one lane to the left to continue straight through. That has never been a point of confusion to me.