New Jersey § 39:4-126
Full text of New Jersey New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-126, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 39:4-126.
No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection unless the vehicle is in proper
position upon the roadway as required in section 39:4-123 , or turn a vehicle to enter a private road or driveway or otherwise turn a vehicle
from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway, or start or back a vehicle
unless and until such movement can be made with safety. No person shall so turn any vehicle without giving an appropriate signal in the
manner hereinafter provided in the event any other traffic may be affected by such
movement. A signal of intention to turn right or left when required shall be given continuously
during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. No person shall stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving
an appropriate signal in the manner provided herein to the driver of any vehicle immediately
to the rear. The signal herein required shall be given either by means of the hand and arm in the
manner herein specified, or by an approved mechanical or electrical signal device,
except that when a vehicle is so constructed or loaded as to prevent the hand and
arm signal from being visible, both to front and rear, the signal shall be given by
a device of a type which has been approved by the division. When the signal is given by means of the hand and arm, the driver shall indicate his
intention to stop or turn by extending the hand and arm from and beyond the left side
of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows: (a) Left turn.--Hand and arm extended horizontally. (b) Right turn.--Hand and arm extended upward. (c) Stop or decrease speed.--Hand and arm extended downward.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 39:4-126
What does New Jersey Statutes § 39:4-126 cover?
Section 39:4-126 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 § 39:4-126?
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Is this the official text of New Jersey law?
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How does New Jersey § 39:4-126 apply to my situation?
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