New Jersey § 39:4-115

Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-115, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.

§ 39:4-115.

The driver of a vehicle or the motorman of a streetcar : a. intending to turn to the right or left at an intersection where traffic is controlled

by traffic control signals or by a traffic or police officer, shall proceed to make

either turn with proper care to avoid accidents and, except as provided in b. below,

only upon the “go” signal unless otherwise directed by a traffic or police officer, an official sign

or special signal; or b. intending to turn right at an intersection where traffic

is controlled by a traffic control signal shall, unless an official sign of the State,

municipality, or county authority having jurisdiction over the intersection prohibits

the same, proceed to make the turn upon a “stop” or “caution” signal with proper care to avoid accidents after coming to a full stop, observing

traffic in all directions , yielding to other vehicular traffic traveling in a direction in which the turn will be made , and stopping and remaining stopped for pedestrians crossing the roadway within a

marked crosswalk, or at an unmarked crosswalk, into which the driver is turning . Both the approach for and the turn shall be made as close as practicable to the

right-hand curb or edge of the roadway, unless such intersection is otherwise posted.

Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-115

What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-115 cover?

Section 39:4-115 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.

How do I cite New Jersey § 39:4-115?

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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?

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