Indiana § 9-21-8-24 - Slowing down, turning from a direct course, and changing lanes; performance with reasonable safety; signal
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§ 9-21-8-24. Slowing down, turning from a direct course, and changing lanes; performance with reasonable safety; signal
Sec. 24. (a) A person may not:
(1) slow down or stop a vehicle;
(2) turn a vehicle from a direct course upon a highway; or
(3) change from one (1) traffic lane to another;
unless the movement can be made with reasonable safety.
(b) Before making a movement described in this section, a person shall provide notice of the person's intention by giving:
(1) a clearly audible horn signal if any pedestrian may be affected by the movement; and
(2) an appropriate stop or turn signal in the manner provided in sections 27 through 28 of this chapter.
[Pre-1991 Recodification Citation: 9-4-1-78(a).]
As added by P.L.2-1991, SEC.9. Amended by P.L.118-2022, SEC.22.
Source: official Indiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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