N.Y. Vehicle & Traffic Law Section 1166
Required position for turning at alley, driveway, private road or onto property off the roadway


The driver of a vehicle intending to turn from a roadway into an alley, driveway, private road or onto property off the roadway, shall approach the turn as follows:

(a)

Right turns. The approach for a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.

(b)

Left turns from two-way roadways. The approach for a left turn from a two-way roadway shall be made in that portion of the right half of the roadway nearest the center thereof.

(c)

Left turns from other than two-way roadways. The approach for a left turn from a roadway on which traffic is restricted to one direction shall be made in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic.

Source: Section 1166 — Required position for turning at alley, driveway, private road or onto property off the roadway, https://www.­nysenate.­gov/legislation/laws/VAT/1166 (updated Sep. 22, 2014; accessed Oct. 26, 2024).

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Oct. 26, 2024

Last modified:
Sep. 22, 2014

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