Veh. Code, § 21717 · Article 2. Additional Driving Rules
Veh. Code, § 21717
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Whenever it is necessary for the driver of a motor vehicle to cross a bicycle lane that is adjacent to his lane of travel to make a turn, the driver shall drive the motor vehicle into the bicycle lane prior to making the turn and shall make the turn pursuant to Section 22100.
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History
Added by Stats. 1976, Ch. 751.
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