N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1165
Method of giving hand-and-arm signals


All signals herein required given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and such signals shall indicate as follows:

1.

Left turn. Hand and arm extended horizontally.

2.

Right turn. Hand and arm extended upward.

3.

Stop or decrease speed. Hand and arm extended downward.

Source: Section 1165 — Method of giving hand-and-arm signals, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/VAT/1165 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Jun. 21, 2025).

Verified:
Jun. 21, 2025

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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