In the given situation, although you want to turn to the right, you positioned yourself incorrectly on the lane for turning to the left. The signal of the traffic light allows you to pass, but in this situation you can no longer change the traffic lane, the preselection is done with at least 50 meters before the intersection. If you change the traffic lane in this place you will pass over the continuous marking, the maneuver being irregular.
Therefore, in the given situation, you must continue your movement respecting the meaning of the marking applied on the traffic lane on which you are, turning to the left. Respecting the marking applied on the lane on which you are is mandatory.
The correct answer is: B
Regulation** - Article 48
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(2) The meaning of the light signals for directing the traffic of vehicles is valid on the entire width of the carriageway open to the traffic of the drivers they are addressed to. On roads with two or more lanes per direction, for different directions, delimited by longitudinal markings, the traffic lights may be installed above one or some of the lanes, in which case the meaning of the light signals is limited to the lane or the lanes thus signalled.
Regulation** - Article 83
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(2) The marking in the form of one or several arrows, applied on the lane or on the lanes delimited by continuous lines, obliges to follow the direction or directions thus indicated. [...]
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Regulation** - Article 107
(1) At the intersections provided with signs and/or with markings for signalling the direction of travel, the drivers of vehicles must position themselves on the lanes corresponding to the desired direction of travel at least 50 m before the intersection and are obliged to respect the meaning of the signs and markings.
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Regulation** - Article 77
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(2) The longitudinal marking formed from a simple or double continuous line prohibits its infringement.
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Regulation** - Article 80
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(4) The markings by arrows are used for:
a) selecting on lanes;
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** Regulation = REGULATION for the implementation of OUG 195/2002 updated (Road Traffic Code Regulation)
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