Chapter 4Traffic Laws

Rules of the Road

Child Passenger Protection ActThe appropriate safety restraint system

must be used for all children under age 16

Speed limits65 mph on 4 lane highways55 on the expressways30 in the city15 in alleys20 in school zones on school days between 7

a.m. and 4 p.m. when children are present and signs are posted

Adjust speed according to outside conditionsLook for speed limit signs Reduce speed when approaching an

intersection

Traffic LawsSlow down when entering construction

zonesWhen an emergency vehicle approaches,

yield to it & pull over to the right if possible- wait for it to pass before proceeding

Allow funeral lines to go pass you or in front of you (even if the light is green)- NEVER break a funeral line unless authorized to do so!

YieldTo yield means a driver gives the right-of-way

to another driver or pedestrianYield when making a right turn after a stopYield when you approach a yield signYield coming out of an alley or drivewayYield to pedestrians!After making a proper stop and yielding to

traffic or pedestrians within the intersection, it is permissible (OK) for drivers on a one-way street to turn left at a red light onto another one-way street that moves traffic to the left.

PassingAfter you have passed a vehicle by going

around it, do not turn back into the right-hand lane until you can see the entire vehicle you have just passed in your rearview mirror

You can pass on the left or right of a vehicle but NEVER on the shoulder

You must always signal whenever you change lanes

PassingIt is NOT permissible (OK) to pass on a

two-lane, two-way roadway within 100 feet of an intersection or railroad crossing.

You cannot pass a school bus that has stopped to load or unload passengers.

Lane UsageA solid line means NO PASSINGA broken line means it is OK to passYou cannot pass in a NO PASSING ZONEYou cannot pass on a curve or hillSlower vehicles drive on the rightWeaving from lane to lane is against the

law!

TurningTurn from the right lane into the right laneTurn from the left lane into the left laneObey all signs and signals before making a

turn

Traffic LawsIn urban areas, drivers must come to a

complete stop before entering the sidewalk area when moving out of an alley, building, private road or driveway. If there is no sidewalk, stop at a point nearest the street or roadway where there is a view of approaching traffic. After stopping, yield the right-of-way to pedestrians and all vehicles.

Accessible ParkingOnly vehicles with authorized plates or

placards can park in an area designated for people with disabilities

Illegal ParkingYou cannot double parkYou cannot park near a fire hydrantYou cannot block a drivewayYou cannot park on a sidewalkYou cannot park on a bridgeYou cannot park anywhere there is a NO

PARKING sign!

Other Laws to KnowYou cannot backup on the expresswayYou cannot open doors on the side of a

vehicle on which traffic is moving unless it can be done safely and without interfering with traffic

You cannot wear a headset/earphones/earplugs while driving

More Laws to KnowYou cannot push/tow a car with your car

unless you have a tow bar connectedOperate any sound system (radio, tape

player, disc player) at a volume that can be heard 75 feet or more from a vehicle being driven on a highway.