Veh. Code, § 22111 · Chapter 6. Turning and Stopping and Turning Signals
Veh. Code, § 22111
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
All required signals given by hand and arm shall be given from the left side of a vehicle in the following manner:
(a) Left turn—hand and arm extended horizontally beyond the side of the vehicle.
(b) Right turn—hand and arm extended upward beyond the side of the vehicle, except that a bicyclist may extend the right hand and arm horizontally to the right side of the bicycle.
(c) Stop or sudden decrease of speed signal—hand and arm extended downward beyond the side of the vehicle.
Notes and commentary — not statutory text
History
Amended by Stats. 1976, Ch. 751.
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