Knox County |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 62. TRAFFIC AND VEHICLES |
Article III. OPERATION OF VEHICLES |
Division 1. GENERALLY |
§ 62-117. Required use of turn signals.
No person shall turn a vehicle at an intersection or private road or driveway or otherwise turn a vehicle from a direct course or move right or left upon a roadway without giving an appropriate signal continuously for a distance of at least 50 feet before altering the course of the vehicle as follows:
(1)
Left turn. A signal of intention to turn left shall be made by mechanical or electrical device or by the driver extending the left arm in a horizontal position.
(2)
Right turn. A signal of intention to turn right shall be made by mechanical or electrical device or by the driver extending the left arm upward.
(Ord. No. O-90-9-112, § 7-12, 9-10-90)
State law reference
Similar provisions, T.C.A. § 55-8-143.