71.10 Required Position and Method of Turning at an Intersection
71.10 REQUIRED POSITION AND METHOD OF TURNING AT AN INTERSECTION
The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows:
(a) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(b) Left turns on two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line and by passing to the right of the center line where it enters the intersection and after entering the intersection to the right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection to the left of the center of the intersection.
(c) Left turns on other than two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction on one or more of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any such intersection shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle and after entering the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection as nearly as practicable, in the left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction upon the roadway being entered. (‘72 Code, 41.33) (Ord. 1781-1960) Penalty, see 10.99
Statutory reference:
Local authorities may regulate turns, see I.C. 9-4-1-28(A)
More Categories:
- 71.01 Speed Laws Applicable
- 71.02 Regulation of Speed by Traffic Signals
- 71.11 Turning Markers
- 71.12 Restricted Turn Signs
- 71.13 Obedience to No-Turn Signs
- 71.14 Limitations on Turning Around
- 71.20 Authority to Sign One-Way Streets and Alleys
- 71.21 Authoirty to Restrcit Direction of Movement
- 71.25 Through Streets Designated
- 71.26 Signs Required At Through Streets
- 71.27 Other Intersections Where Stop, etc.
- 71.28 Stop Signs and Yield Signs
- 71.29 Vehicle Entering Stop Intersection
- 71.40 Vehicle Entering Yield Intersection
- 71.31 Stop When Traffic Obstructed
- 71.40 Following Authorized Emergency Vehicle
- 71.41 Driving Through Funeral or Other Procession
- 71.42 Drivers In A Procession
- 71.43 Funeral Processions to be Identified
- 71.44 Permits for Parades and Processions
- 71.45 Vehicle on Sidewalks
- 71.46 Limitations on Backing
- 71.47 Opening and Closng Vehicle Doors
- 71.48 Load Restrictions on Certain Highways