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§ 40-6-70. Right of Way Rule for Vehicles Approaching or Entering Intersection

When two vehicles approach or enter an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right, provided that when a vehicle approaches or enters an intersection with no stop signs or other traffic-control devices from […]

§ 40-6-71. Yield When Turning Left

The driver of a vehicle intending to turn to the left within an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway shall yield the right of way to any vehicle approaching from the opposite direction which is within the intersection or so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard. History. Ga. L. 1953, […]

§ 40-6-72. Stopping and Yielding

Preferential right of way may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized in Code Section 32-6-50. Except when directed to proceed by a police officer, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop sign shall stop at a clearly marked stop line or, if there is no stop line, before entering the […]

§ 40-6-73. Entering or Crossing Roadway

The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a roadway from any place other than another roadway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on the roadway to be entered or crossed. History. Ga. L. 1953, Nov.-Dec. Sess., p. 556, § 75; Code 1933, § 68A-404, enacted by Ga. L. […]

§ 40-6-74. Operation of Vehicles on Approach of Authorized Emergency Vehicles

Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle or a vehicle belonging to a federal, state, or local law enforcement agency making use of an audible signal and visual signals meeting the requirements of Code Section 40-6-6,  the driver of every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to […]

§ 40-6-75. Highway Construction and Maintenance Personnel and Vehicles

The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to any authorized vehicle or pedestrian actually engaged in work upon a highway within any highway construction or maintenance area indicated by official traffic-control devices. The driver of a vehicle shall yield the right of way to an authorized vehicle actually engaged in work […]

§ 40-6-76. Funeral Processions

As used in this Code section, a “funeral procession” means an array of motor vehicles in which the lead vehicle displays a sign, pennant, flag, or other insignia furnished by a funeral home indicating a funeral procession unless led by a state or local law enforcement vehicle and each vehicle participating in the funeral procession […]