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32-5A-130
Section 32-5A-130 Required position and method of turning at intersections. The driver of a
vehicle intending to turn shall do so as follows: (1) RIGHT TURNS. Both the approach for a
right turn and a right turn shall be made as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or
edge of the roadway. (2) LEFT TURNS. The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall
approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the
direction of travel of such vehicle. Whenever practicable the turn shall be made to the left
of the center of the intersection and so as to leave the intersection or other location in
the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction as such
vehicle on the roadway being entered. (3) The Department of Transportation and local authorities
in their respective jurisdictions may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed
and thereby require and direct that a different course from that specified in...
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32-10-1
Section 32-10-1 Duties of driver involved in motor vehicle accident; removal of vehicle from
roadway. (a) The driver of any motor vehicle involved in an accident resulting in injury to
or the death of any person, or in damage to a motor vehicle or other vehicle which is driven
or attended by any person, shall immediately stop such vehicle at the scene of such accident
or as close thereto as possible and shall then forthwith return to and in every event shall
remain at the scene of the accident until he or she has fulfilled the requirements of Section
32-10-2. Every such stop shall be made without obstructing traffic more than is necessary.
(b) If the accident does not involve any apparent injury or the death of a person and the
driver is not impaired, the driver may immediately move the vehicle from the roadway to the
shoulder, emergency lane, median, or other location close to the accident site if the vehicle
is drivable and can be safely moved from the roadway and shall forthwith...
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32-5-113
Section 32-5-113 Duty of driver on approach of authorized emergency vehicles. (a) Upon the
immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle equipped with at least one lighted lamp
and audible signal as is required by law, the driver of every other vehicle shall immediately
drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right-hand edge or curb
of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until
the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
(b) It shall be unlawful for the driver of any vehicle, except when traveling on official
business relative to the emergency, to follow an authorized emergency vehicle answering an
emergency call closer than 500 feet. (c) Violations of this section shall be punished as provided
in Section 32-5-312. (Acts 1927, No. 347, p. 348; Code 1940, T. 36, §20; Acts 1949, No. 517,
p. 754; Acts 1966, Ex. Sess., No. 432, p. 578.)...
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32-5A-170
Section 32-5A-170 Reasonable and prudent speed. No person shall drive a vehicle at a speed
greater than is reasonable and prudent under the conditions and having regard to the actual
and potential hazards then existing. Consistent with the foregoing, every person shall drive
at a safe and appropriate speed when approaching and crossing an intersection or railroad
grade crossing, when approaching and going around a curve, when approaching a hill crest,
when traveling upon any narrow or winding roadway, and when special hazards exist with respect
to pedestrians or other traffic or by reason of weather or highway conditions. (Acts 1980,
No. 80-434, p. 604, §8-101.)...
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32-5A-90
Section 32-5A-90 Driving on divided highways. Whenever any highway has been divided into two
or more roadways by leaving an intervening space or by a physical barrier or clearly indicated
dividing section so construed as to impede vehicular traffic, every vehicle shall be driven
only upon the right-hand roadway unless directed or permitted to use another roadway by official
traffic-control devices or police officers. No vehicle shall be driven over, across, or within
any such dividing space, barrier or section, except through an opening in such physical barrier
or dividing section or space or at a cross-over or intersection as established, unless specifically
prohibited by public authority. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §3-111.)...
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32-5A-112
Section 32-5A-112 Vehicle entering stop or yield intersection; collision as prima facie evidence
of failure to yield. (a) Preferential right-of-way at an intersection may be indicated by
stop signs or yield signs as authorized in Section 32-5A-113. (b) Except when directed to
proceed by a police officer every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at
a clearly marked stop line, but if none, before entering the crosswalk on the near side of
the intersection or, if none, then at the point nearest the intersecting roadway where the
driver has a view of approaching traffic on the intersecting roadway before entering it. After
having stopped, the driver shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle in the intersection
or approaching on another roadway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard during the
time when such driver is moving across or within the intersection or junction of roadways.
(c) The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall in obedience to such...
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32-5A-211
Section 32-5A-211 Pedestrians' right-of-way in crosswalks. (a) When traffic-control signals
are not in place or not in operation the driver of a vehicle shall yield the right-of-way,
slowing down or stopping if need be to so yield, to a pedestrian crossing the roadway within
a crosswalk when the pedestrian is upon the half of the roadway upon which the vehicle is
traveling, or when the pedestrian is approaching so closely from the opposite half of the
roadway as to be in danger. (b) No pedestrian shall suddenly leave a curb or other place of
safety and walk or run into the path of a vehicle which is so close as to constitute an immediate
hazard. (c) Subsection (a) shall not apply under the conditions stated in Section 32-5A-212(b).
(d) Whenever any vehicle is stopped at a marked crosswalk or at any unmarked crosswalk at
an intersection to permit a pedestrian to cross the roadway, the driver of any other vehicle
approaching from the rear shall not overtake and pass such stopped vehicle....
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32-5A-56
Section 32-5A-56 Driving on mountain highways. The driver of a motor vehicle traveling through
defiles or canyons or on mountain highways shall hold such motor vehicle under control and
as near the right-hand edge of the roadway as reasonably possible and, except when driving
entirely to the right of the center of the roadway, shall give audible warning with the horn
of such motor vehicle upon approaching any curve where the view is obstructed within a distance
of 200 feet along the highway. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §11-107.)...
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32-5A-263
Section 32-5A-263 Riding on roadways and bicycle paths; right side signalling. (a) Every person
operating a bicycle upon a roadway shall ride as near to the right side of the roadway as
practicable, exercising due care when passing a standing vehicle or one proceeding in the
same direction. (b) Persons riding bicycles upon a roadway shall not ride more than two abreast
except on paths or parts of roadways set aside for the exclusive use of bicycles. (c) Wherever
a usable path for bicycles has been provided adjacent to a roadway, bicycle riders shall use
such path and shall not use the roadway. (d) A person riding a bicycle may give a hand signal
for a right turn by extending his or her right arm and hand horizontally on the right side
of the bicycle. A child under the age of sixteen shall not be required to comply with the
right side signalling. (Acts 1980, No. 80-434, p. 604, §12-105; Act 2012-220, p. 398, §1.)...
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32-5A-137
Section 32-5A-137 Stopping, standing, or parking prohibited in specified places. (a) Except
when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic, or in compliance with law or the directions
of a police officer or official traffic-control device, no person shall: (1) Stop, stand,
or park a vehicle: a. On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped or parked at the edge or
curb of a street; b. On a sidewalk; c. Within an intersection; d. On a crosswalk; e. Between
a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite
the ends of a safety zone, unless a different length is indicated by signs or markings; f.
Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing, or parking
would obstruct traffic; g. Upon any bridge or other elevated structure, upon a highway, or
within a highway tunnel; h. On any railroad tracks; i. At any place where official signs prohibit
stopping. (2) Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not,...
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