§ 10.40.030. Turning at intersections—Methods required—Exceptions authorized when.

A.

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do as follows:

1.

Approach for a right turn shall be made in the lane for traffic nearest to the right-hand side of the highway and the right turn shall be made as closely as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the street or highway.

2.

Approach for a left turn shall be made in the lane for traffic to the right of, and nearest to, the centerline of the street or highway and the left turn shall be made by passing to the right of such centerline where it enters the intersection, and upon leaving the intersection by passing to the right of the centerline of the highway then entered.

3.

Approach for a left turn from a two-way street into a one-way street shall be made in the lane for traffic to the right of and nearest to the centerline of the highway and by passing to the right of such centerline where it enters the intersection. A left turn from a one-way street into a two-way street shall be made by passing to the right of the centerline of the street being entered upon leaving the intersection.

B.

The chief of police may, by placing markers, buttons or signs within intersections, require and direct that a course be traveled by vehicles turning left different from that specified in subsection A2 of this section, and it is unlawful for the driver of a vehicle to make a left turn otherwise than as so directed and required by such markers, buttons or signs.

(Prior code §16-39).