Chapter 10.06
II. Rules of the Road and Required Vehicle Equipment

Chapter 10.06

RIGHT-OF-WAY

Sections:
10.06.010 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection not controlled by signs or signals.
10.06.020 Vehicle turning left.

10.06.010 Vehicle approaching or entering intersection not controlled by signs or signals.
A. When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right.
B. The foregoing rule is modified at through highways and otherwise as stated in the Lakewood Traffic Code.
C. Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a Class 3 traffic offense. (Ord. O-94-34 § 1, 1994; Ord. O-80-76 § 1, 1980; Ord. O-77-86 § 2, 1977; Ord. O-75-96 § 1, 1975; Ord. O-74-44 § 1 (part), 1974).

10.06.020 Vehicle turning left.
Subject to the provisions of Section 10.45.050(A)(1)(b), the driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection, whether or not such intersection is controlled by official traffic-control devices, or into an alley, private road or driveway shall yield the right-of-way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard, or so close to the left-turning vehicle as to constitute an immediate hazard. Any person who violates any provision of this section commits a Class 3 traffic offense. (Ord. O-77-86 § 3, 1977; Ord. O-75-96 § 2, 1975; Ord. O-74-44 § 1 (part), 1974).