What does the sign right turn signal mean?

Intersections here often have three sets of traffic lights, one with left turn signal signs, one with right turn signal signs, and one with none. All of the lights in the intersection are the standard 3 light variety. The green light is either a standard circle or an arrow. read more

RIGHT TURN SIGNAL This sign is posted close to a traffic signal to indicate that the signal controls right turn movements. In practice this usually means that there are situations when it is possible to turn right but not go straight. read more

Q: An updated traffic signal was installed at Third and Hayes streets in Bethlehem last fall. Among other improvements, a sign for northbound Hayes traffic was added that reads, 'Right Turn Signal.' In response, some people turn right on red after checking for conflicting traffic, while others wait for the green light. read more

It means that the normal right turn on red after stopping is legal, in addition to the ability to proceed with a right turn WITHOUT STOPPING when the right turn signal is lit. This is frequently used, as one example, where there is a high volume of corresponding left and right turn traffic at an intersection. read more