is insufficient room then it must wait for the next cycle of the lights. The vehicle moves forward, keeping clear of any marked foot crossing, until it is as near as possible to parallel with the left-most lane of the road the vehicle is entering. The vehicle remains at this position until the traffic lights on the road it is entering change to green. The vehicle then turns right into the road and continues straight ahead. In many jurisdictions, lightweight vehicles, such as bicycles and mopeds, may make hook turns at any intersection regardless of signage. For instance, under the Australian Road Rules cyclists may legally perform a hook turn at any intersection unless otherwise signed. Canada Toronto and Montreal have bicycle facilities that allow cyclists to perform perimiter-style turns, as such turns are known in Canada. Denmark In Denmark, a hook turn is mandatory for cyclists. United Kingdom Two-stage turn arrangements enable cyclists to turn right (across oncoming traffic) without needing to move to the centre of the carriageway. A two-stage turn is considered acceptable in LTN 1/20, England and Northern Ireland's cycle infrastructure design guide, and in Scotland's Cycling by Design guidance. A blue (informatory) sign can be placed to advise cyclists a two-stage turn is possible, and appropriate markings in front of the nearside approach lane. Furthermore, with authorisation by national governments, signs can be added to traffic lights to ban right turns for cyclists, unless completed in two stages. Benefits There have been limited proposals for hook turns to be implemented as a more widespread replacement for conventional intersection turns. Computer modelling has indicated that hook turns have the potential to significantly reduce delays and congestion in most situations, especially where overall traffic flow is high. On average, a tram will save 11-16 seconds when going through an intersection that uses hook turns. Limitations Two-stage turns are often considered less preferable for cyclist safety than protected junctions, as there is more cyclist-pedestrian conflict. See also Protected intersection References External links "Performing a Hook Turn" (VicRoads Guide) Trams in Melbourne Traffic law Road junction types