Michigan § 257.649a - Right-of-way; turning left at location other than intersection; violation as civil infraction.
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§ 257.649a. Right-of-way; turning left at location other than intersection; violation as civil infraction.
(1) The driver of a vehicle at a location other than an intersection intending to turn to the left across a lane of traffic traveling in the opposite direction shall yield the right-of-way to all vehicles approaching from the opposite direction that are so close to the driver as to constitute an immediate hazard.
(2) An individual who violates this section is responsible for a civil infraction.
Source: official Michigan text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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