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What is NYC RCNY § 4-05?

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(a) Compliance with turning restrictions. Whenever a traffic control device regulates any turn or other movement at an intersection or other location, no operator of any vehicle shall disregard the direction of such device, unless directed to do so by a law enforcement officer.

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Effective: 6/26/2025Last amended: 6/26/2025

§ 4-05 Turns.

RCNY § 4-05

(a)Compliance with turning restrictions. Whenever a traffic control device regulates any turn or other movement at an intersection or other location, no operator of any vehicle shall disregard the direction of such device, unless directed to do so by a law enforcement officer.

(b)Limitations on turning around.

(1)The operator of any vehicle shall not make a U-turn upon any street in a business district, as defined in § 105 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

(2)The operator of a vehicle shall not make a U-turn upon any street outside a business district unless such turn is made without interfering with pedestrians or the right-of-way of any vehicle. (Amended City Record 5/27/2025, eff. 6/26/2025)

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