New Jersey § 39:4-123
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-123, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-123.
Except as otherwise provided in this article, the driver of a vehicle intending to
turn at an intersection shall do so as follows: (a) Right turns. Both the approach for a right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable
to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway. (b) Left turns on two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is permitted to move in both directions on each
roadway entering the intersection, an approach for a left turn shall be made in that
portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center line thereof and by passing
to the right of such center line where it enters the intersection and after entering
the intersection the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection to the
right of the center line of the roadway being entered. Whenever practicable the left turn shall be made in that portion of the intersection
to the left of the center of the intersection. (c) Left turns on other than two-way roadways. At any intersection where traffic is restricted to one direction on one or more
of the roadways, the driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at any such intersection
shall approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to
traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and after entering the intersection
the left turn shall be made so as to leave the intersection, as nearly as practicable,
in the left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon
the roadway being entered.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-123
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-123 cover?
Section 39:4-123 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 § 39:4-123?
A common citation format is "New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-123" (New Jersey). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:4-123 apply to my situation?
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