Originally Posted by Topgun 1776 (Post 2380311)

You.didnt post a citation. You posted your interpretation. My point is ...again..if there is a SINGLE lane the left turning vehicle is going into, yes, he has the right of way. If there a multiple lanes, the driver turning left STAYS in the far most left lane throughout the turn. Once he's safely completed his turn, he may then safely change lanes. He does NOT legally get to swap lanes from the far left into any other available lane during the turn. That's called an improper lane change in any State. Simple stuff a lot of people ignore and develop bad habits because they're convenient

Originally Posted by Bill14564 (Post 2380255)

The above is incorrect according to FL Statute 316.151. Please post a citation that supports your claim that you must stay in the leftmost lane.

Originally Posted by TheDude (Post 2380118)

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1. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at an intersection onto a highway, public or private roadway, or driveway must approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and must make the left turn so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.
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Originally Posted by BumpaOompa (Post 2380313)

You must be trying to break a record on the most posts!

Originally Posted by TheDude (Post 2380118)

Today, I was turning left from 466A into the Publix/gas station entrance.

As I got the green light to turn, there was a car on the other side of the road turning right. I was aiming for the right lane so I could turn into the gas station, while he was turning right from the other side.

We didn’t come close to an accident, but we both ended up pulling into the gas station parking lot to talk about it.

What frustrates me is that people who move to Florida don’t seem to understand Florida’s driving laws.

He didn't believe me because a 'cop' friend told him he had right of way and I wasn't supposed to turn into right lane.

Chapter 316 of the Florid Statute is vague and doesn't answer:

1. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at an intersection onto a highway, public or private roadway, or driveway must approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and must make the left turn so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.

BUT:
Florida DMV handbook clarifies it.

A left turn may be completed into any lane lawfully available or safe for the desired direction of travel. Diagrams addressing the different turning situations are in the Florida drivers handbook.

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I will not get into 'feelings', it's the law. Also, the right always yields. So, if the law was different, the right still yields.

Wonder what others have thought on this topic. How many of you knew this?

Originally Posted by TheDude (Post 2380118)

Today, I was turning left from 466A into the Publix/gas station entrance.

As I got the green light to turn, there was a car on the other side of the road turning right. I was aiming for the right lane so I could turn into the gas station, while he was turning right from the other side.

We didn’t come close to an accident, but we both ended up pulling into the gas station parking lot to talk about it.

What frustrates me is that people who move to Florida don’t seem to understand Florida’s driving laws.

He didn't believe me because a 'cop' friend told him he had right of way and I wasn't supposed to turn into right lane.

Chapter 316 of the Florid Statute is vague and doesn't answer:

1. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left at an intersection onto a highway, public or private roadway, or driveway must approach the intersection in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of such vehicle and must make the left turn so as to leave the intersection in a lane lawfully available to traffic moving in such direction upon the roadway being entered.

BUT:
Florida DMV handbook clarifies it.

A left turn may be completed into any lane lawfully available or safe for the desired direction of travel. Diagrams addressing the different turning situations are in the Florida drivers handbook.

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I will not get into 'feelings', it's the law. Also, the right always yields. So, if the law was different, the right still yields.

Wonder what others have thought on this topic. How many of you knew this?

Originally Posted by Fenster (Post 2380337)

I disagree. Think it through. And reread the handbook. If you go from the left lane into the right lane, where the opposing car wants to go, you create a dangerous condition. Even if the law is vague, you are encroaching upon the other driver’s lane.

Also, to go from one lane (left) to another (right), you have to signal your lane change. There is a required distance for you to give notice (varies by state).

Depending on the timing, you are probably cutting the other driver off.

My advice: don’t do it. Saying that you’re acting legally (probably not) doesn’t make it safe.

Originally Posted by Bilyclub (Post 2380349)

Here is the link to the handbook: https://www.flhsmv.gov/pdf/handbooks...erhandbook.pdf


I have found no diagrams or language concerning turns and what lanes to turn into. Even if I did, state law supercedes a DMV handbook.

Originally Posted by Aldeano Feliz (Post 2380359)

Florida Laws Regarding Lane Changes
Florida Statute 316.089 codifies the procedures that drivers should employ prior to changing lanes. Specifically, it states that motorists must stay within a single lane of travel on any road that is divided into two or more lanes, and they cannot move into another lane unless they have determined that they can do so safely. It also dictates that drivers must obey any traffic control device that prohibits lane changes on certain sections of the road. Similarly, Florida Statute 316.085 bars drivers from moving into another lane unless a driver is confident that no cars are approaching in either direction and that the move can be safely made without interfering with any other driver. Finally, Florida Statute 316.55 states that a motorist must activate a vehicle’s turn signal for at least 100 feet prior to changing lanes.

Originally Posted by LuvtheVillages (Post 2380119)

I was always taught that the left turn yields to everyone.

Originally Posted by Velvet (Post 2380370)

In almost all driving situations, when you're making a left-hand turn, you are expected to yield to other vehicles, including when a driver facing you is turning right. - Google

Originally Posted by TheDude (Post 2380353)

Its on page 70, top of page

Originally Posted by retiredguy123 (Post 2380371)

Not when you have a green arrow.