①Notwithstanding paragraphs (1), (2), and (4) of that Article, if road signs or markings on a road with vehicle traffic lanes specify a traffic distribution for the directions in which vehicles proceed at an intersection, the driver of a vehicle (other than a specified small motorized bicycle or light road vehicle, and other than a general motorized bicycle that turns left or right at an intersection where, for a right turn, a general motorized bicycle is to comply with the main clause of paragraph (5) of the preceding Article) must proceed along those vehicle traffic lanes in accordance with that distribution of traffic; provided, however, that this does not apply when unavoidable in order to comply with Article 40, or due to road damage, road work, or any other obstruction.

②The provisions of paragraph (6) of the preceding Article apply mutatis mutandis if the driver of a vehicle uses a hand or turn signal to indicate the intention to change course in order to abide by a distribution of traffic as referred to in the preceding paragraph.