Legal Question in Traffic Law in Illinois
At an intersection with a stop light, Who has right of way, the person making a right turn, or the person making a left turn? Is there a point at which the person making the left turn has right of way and the person turning right must yield?
Asked on 12/22/11, 12:55 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Moens
Moens Law Offices, Chartered
If you are referring to a situation where the two cars are on the same street, driving opposite directions, and turning onto the same street, and the light is green for both vehicles, the right turning car has the right of way, unless there are traffic signs to the contrary.
Answered on 12/28/11, 7:49 am
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