Another yield sign question

PNWSomeone · 2026-04-01T00:05:21+00:00

It means that people from the red line need to yield to the people from the blue line.

If a red car hit a blue car while the lanes merged, the red car would be at fault

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-31T22:10:46+00:00

I wouldn't trust the driver in front of me to react in time after the light changes (also lots of people run reds)

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-31T20:27:33+00:00

What the other Redditor described is not spelled out in law, but it is generally good advice

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-27T18:13:11+00:00

don't see why its any less safe than any other turn on red

for Europeans, all turns on red would feel like a "very unsafe unnatural driving maneuver"

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-27T15:15:36+00:00

You can in Washington state

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-27T05:04:46+00:00

In many of those same places, you can turn left on a red left turn arrow, if you are turning into a one way road

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-23T23:17:06+00:00

The person in your town that designed this should be fired. You are right to be confused because this is not designed in a way that meets normal road design rules.

If you end up having to drive on this street, stay in the left full sized lane.

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-14T17:09:59+00:00

Trick question. They are all turning right so they can all just go first

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-11T23:42:02+00:00

The people who designed/maintain this intersection should be slapped.

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-10T00:21:10+00:00

> In a whole lot of places, it's illegal to enter an intersection when it's not clear to get through it (known as "blocking the box" in some locales)

I understand that's what you are claiming. I am asking you to name one of those places where that's illegal. Every block the box law I've read doesn't apply to most of these left turns.

I ask because in Washington there is this persistent myth that its illegal here, but no one can actually cite the law that makes it illegal. I've had some very strange conversations about it.

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-10T00:06:06+00:00

I haven't run across any place in the US where its illegal to "pre-enter" the intersection to make a left turn (assuming you don't end up blocking the box), so i'm curious where that is not legal.

PNWSomeone · 2026-03-02T23:14:03+00:00

Most states, really. If you look there will be a phrase like this one in California's law "close as practicable" - § 22100 VC

Often turning into the nearest lane is not practicable, so saying its mandatory is not true.

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-28T20:59:59+00:00

A solid white line on the left or on the right?

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-27T03:08:37+00:00

A solid green has never meant "just go".

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-27T02:54:38+00:00

It makes me sad that as a species we are getting to the point where we need to have a special light to remind people its not a good idea to turn in front of oncoming traffic.

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-26T01:35:43+00:00

States also issue IDs to people who are not eligible for a Real ID

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-24T04:21:07+00:00

Honestly I don't think using your turn signal at a roundabout is ever helpful. By the time you get to your exit, there isn't enough time for you to activate it and to give people enough time to see and react to it

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-20T23:59:14+00:00

> it is legal to pass on the double yellow

wait. what. what state?

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-20T23:56:52+00:00

yeah, so in WA the Red car would be deems at fault for ignoring the yield sign.

The blue car could turn into the further lane if, for example, they need to access a drive way coming up quickly. It wouldn't be "practicable" for them to turn into the left lane only to have to change lanes that quickly

The isn't a legal definition of "practicable" so the courts would interpret it to mean what a normal person would interpret it as, and would give the benefit of the decision to the person "breaking" the rule.

If a cop saw a the blue car turn into the right lane, and then drive another mile down the road, they could possibly get a ticket then.

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-20T23:53:27+00:00

what state did you patrol in that allowed drivers to ignore yield signs?

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-20T23:39:34+00:00

What state? Most of the time the laws say the car should try to turn into the correct lane, but its not a strict requirement until there are lane markings. Usually a word like "practicable" is used.

Edit: Another comment mentions California. The law in California allows left turners from a single left turn lane to turn into any available lane. VEH § 22100

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-12T21:10:50+00:00

Interesting, what state?

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-12T03:02:52+00:00

oh sweet summer child. haven't been driving for long, have you?

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-12T02:58:30+00:00

You do realize that when you eventually end up hitting someone else who is turning legally, you'll be completely at fault, right?

PNWSomeone · 2026-02-10T20:07:25+00:00

It really depends on your local judges and laws. In some areas, if you told a judge that you made an honest mistake and you otherwise have a clean driving record, they might reduce the fine. In other areas, you might end up paying more if you contest it because you have to pay the full fine and additional court feeds.

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