Louisiana § RS 32:121 - Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
Full text of Louisiana Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:121 — Vehicle approaching or entering intersection, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ RS 32:121. Vehicle approaching or entering intersection
A. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left, shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.
B. The right of way rule declared in Subsection A is modified at through highways and otherwise as hereinafter stated in this part.
Acts 1962, No. 310, §1. Amended by Acts 1972, No. 422, §1.
Source: official Louisiana text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Louisiana Civil Code § RS 32:121 cover?
Section RS 32:121 ("Vehicle approaching or entering intersection") is part of the Louisiana Civil Code, the codified statutory law of Louisiana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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