§ 41-6a-804 — Turning or changing lanes -- Safety -- Signals -- Stopping or sudden decrease in speed -- Signal flashing -- Where prohibited.

(1) (1)(a) A person may not turn a vehicle, merge into a continuing lane from a lane of travel that is ending, or otherwise move right or left on a roadway or change lanes until:
(1)(a)(i) the movement can be made with reasonable safety; and
(1)(a)(ii) an appropriate signal has been given as provided under this section.
(1)(b) A signal of intention to turn right or left or to change lanes shall be given continuously for at least the last two seconds preceding the beginning of the movement.
(2) A person may not stop or suddenly decrease the speed of a vehicle without first giving an appropriate signal to the operator of any vehicle immediately to the rear when there is opportunity to give a signal.
(3) (3)(a) A stop or turn signal when required shall be given either by the hand and arm or by signal lamps.
(3)(b) If hand and arm signals are used, a person operating a vehicle shall give the required hand and arm signals from the left side of the vehicle as follows:
(3)(b)(i) left turn: hand and arm extended horizontally;
(3)(b)(ii) right turn: hand and arm extended upward; and
(3)(b)(iii) stop or decrease speed: hand and arm extended downward.
(3)(c) (3)(c)(i) A person operating a bicycle or device propelled by human power may give the required hand and arm signals for a right turn by extending the right hand and arm horizontally to the right.
(3)(c)(ii) This Subsection (3)(c) is an exception to the provision of Subsection (3)(b)(ii).
(4) A person required to make a signal under this section may not flash a signal:

(4)(a) on one side only on a disabled vehicle;
(4)(b) as a courtesy or "do pass" to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear; or
(4)(c) on one side only of a parked vehicle.
(5) A violation of this section is an infraction.

Legislative History

Amended by Chapter 99, 2021 General Session