Turning movements generally.

Memphis Code of Ordinances § 11-16-28

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Sec. 11-16-28. - Turning movements generally. A. No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection, 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 unless and until such movement can be made with reasonable safety. B. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn at an intersection shall do so as follows: 1. Right turns. Except as otherwise indicated by directional markings placed in conformity with provisions of this title, both the approach for a right turn and right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the street. 2. 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 lane 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. 3. 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 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. C. The driver of any truck, bus or any large vehicle which cannot comply with the foregoing provisions due to the size of the vehicle may use such additional portions of the street or roadway as may be necessary for a right turn; provided, however, that, the driver of such vehicle, before making such turn, shall first determine that this movement may be made in safety. (Code 1967, § 23-162; Code 1985, § 21-113)

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