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nadatodramaUser is Offline

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11/09/2007 8:09 AM Alert 
Someone please help settle a dispute in the office! Is it illegal to change lanes while in the middle of an intersection?
JonAndAshlyUser is Offline

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11/09/2007 8:26 AM Alert 
Nope its not, in a lot of states it is, apparently not in Arizona though. I have researched it. Its still dangerous though. I get mad when my husband does it.
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11/09/2007 9:18 AM Alert 
If there are no lane stripes in the intersection you can move around if safe to do so. In two lane left turn intersections having the lanes stripped, you should not change lanes.

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JasonUser is Offline

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11/09/2007 9:34 AM Alert 
In two lane left turn intersections having the lanes stripped, you should not change lanes.


You'd be surprised the number of people that don't get that. I try to turn with the stripes and frequently have to honk at the people going waaaay over them into my turning lane. They usually give me either a blank stare or start swearing as if it was my fault. I almost wish one of them would hit me just to teach them that they are in fact, in the wrong.

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11/09/2007 12:01 PM Alert 
I didn't know it was ok. In FL I got a big fat ticket for that so I've never done it again.
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11/09/2007 1:10 PM Alert 
Posted By babytamtam on 11/09/2007 12:01 PM

I didn't know it was ok. In FL I got a big fat ticket for that so I've never done it again.


AZ's law is a bit more intelligent. Instead of "don't change lanes in intersections" it says "don't change lanes unless it is safe". So the law recognizes that there are times when it is safe and times when it isn't.

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11/09/2007 1:18 PM Alert 
Posted By Jason on 11/09/2007 1:10 PM

AZ's law is a bit more intelligent.


RabbitUser is Offline

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11/09/2007 1:27 PM Alert 
AZ's law is a bit more intelligent.


thats the first time ive EVER heard that about arizona.

man, i miss lane sharing from cali...

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11/11/2007 8:11 AM Alert 
I was under the impression that it is. It is in Ca.
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11/11/2007 11:50 AM Alert 
Does anyone know when the "chaos" they call road improvements will end?
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11/11/2007 5:43 PM Alert 
I could have swore I learned that you couldn't change lanes in intersections. I might have to dig out my drivers ed notes (yep, i kept 'em!)

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11/12/2007 2:25 PM Alert 
it's illegal to change lanes within 100 ft. of the intersection AND in the middle of it....

Just asked my brother who taking drivers ed in school
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11/12/2007 2:31 PM Alert 
jason, youre gonna have to post the exact law now.

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11/12/2007 2:40 PM Alert 
28-723. Overtaking a vehicle on the left

The following rules govern the overtaking and passing of vehicles proceeding in the same direction:

1. The driver of a vehicle overtaking another vehicle proceeding in the same direction shall pass to the left of the vehicle at a safe distance and shall not again drive to the right side of the roadway until safely clear of the overtaken vehicle.

2. Except when overtaking and passing on the right is permitted, the driver of an overtaken vehicle shall give way to the right in favor of the overtaking vehicle on audible signal or blinking of head lamps at nighttime and shall not increase the speed of the overtaken vehicle until completely passed by the overtaking vehicle.


and...

28-729. Driving on roadways laned for traffic

If a roadway is divided into two or more clearly marked lanes for traffic, the following rules in addition to all others consistent with this section apply:

1. A person shall drive a vehicle as nearly as practicable entirely within a single lane and shall not move the vehicle from that lane until the driver has first ascertained that the movement can be made with safety.

2. On a roadway that is divided into three lanes, a person shall not drive a vehicle in the center lane except when overtaking and passing another vehicle where the roadway is clearly visible and the center lane is clear of traffic within a safe distance, or in preparation for a left turn or where the center lane is at the time allocated exclusively to traffic moving in the direction the vehicle is proceeding and is signposted to give notice of the allocation.

3. Official signs may be erected directing slow-moving traffic to use a designated lane or designating those lanes to be used by traffic moving in a particular direction regardless of the center of the roadway, and drivers of vehicles shall obey the directions of every sign.


I searched Title 28 for "intersection" and "one hundred feet" and could not find anything prohibiting lane changes at intersections.

it's illegal to change lanes within 100 ft. of the intersection AND in the middle of it....

Just asked my brother who taking drivers ed in school


What is the statute that states this? The driver's license manual doesn't count.

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11/13/2007 12:52 PM Alert 
they probably use a text that is used in many states,
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