Left turn - proceed into intersection or not?
I was reading the other thread about the guy asking if he was guilty for making that turn on red. Got me to wondering about traffic laws in jurisdictions other then where I live. Specifically: - wh...
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joebedford wrote:
In southern USA I have seen many instances where a driver in front of me won't go into the intersection until he can make the turn. Is that the rule in the south or is it just ignorance of the drivers?
Many intersections have a wide painted white line, the "balk" line. That is the furthest point where one should drive for a stop sign or stop light.
When approaching an intersection and the light is red or a stop sign is present, then you should stop at that line and wait until the light turns green and traffic is clear and it is safe to proceed. If a stop sign, then wait at that line until traffic is clear and it is safe to proceed.
If turning left, and the light is green or there is no stop sign, then proceed past the balk line into the intersection and complete the turn by either immediately turning into the correct corresponding lane of roadway or wait until traffic has cleared and it is safe to proceed.
Note the balk line has no influence on the turning if the light is green or there is no stop sign.
