Is it the law to indicate when driving??????

tickety boo

Yes I think so - you're being a considerate driver and showing other road user's what you intend to do. If you don't you could cause an accident. And also you just know you'll have people sat in their cars shouting "Have you never heard of indicators before?!" if you don't use them lol :p.

BARROWMAN

Section 103 of the Highway Code says:
103
Signals warn and inform other road users, including pedestrians (see 'Signals to other road users'), of your intended actions. You should always:-

1. Give clear signals in plenty of time, having checked it is not misleading to signal at that time
2. Use them to advise other road users before changing course or direction, stopping or moving off
3. Cancel them after use
4. Make sure your signals will not confuse others. If, for instance, you want to stop after a side road, do not signal until you are passing the road. If you signal earlier it may give the impression that you intend to turn into the road. Your brake lights will warn traffic behind you that you are slowing down
5. Use an arm signal to emphasise or reinforce your signal if necessary. Remember that signalling does not give you priority

Although the rules contained in the Highway Code are not "Law" they are taken into account when deciding blame for accidents caused by their omission. It is strongly advised that all the contents of the Highway Code are obeyed.

frankturk50

There is no law in the UK to say you must but if it affects someone else then it could be inconsiderate or careless driving.

bails

Yes, if you caused an accident by not indicating it would be classed as careless driving

Bardic

No specific law, but it comes under "Careless & Inconsiderate Driving".

There are two forms of the careless and inconsiderate driving offences:

* Driving without due care and attention, ie the motorist did not show the proper care and attention of a reasonable, competent and prudent driver;

* Driving without reasonable consideration for other road users. The evidence must show that other road users were inconvenienced by the inconsiderate driving of the defendant.

It's the latter paragraph which will get you.

Real Deal

indicate what? A turn? yes?

focus

You should indicate your intentions to other road users who will benefit from your signal, well before you carry out a manoeuvre, ie. changing direction in order to change lanes, turn left or right and to stop. So if there is nobody about then you have no need to signal.

BODGE IT AND SCARPER

Yes, I believe it is.

Paul

I'm one of those few people who actually know what's going on around me at all times, so I signal when it matters. In OTHER words, if my actions will have an effect on another driver, I signal. Otherwise, I don't.

panda fan

over taking turning parking .its letting others know your intentions and avoiding being a bad driver.

Superleague32

When the signal is required then yes it is required by law. The highway code states that an indication is to show another road user of your intention to manoevoure.

Mr S London (XLIII)

No not in the UK ! It is Common Courtesy though ! Drivers who do NOT use their Winkers are W*****s in my personal opinion !

bungee

of course and only when turning<

Britbloke

Here's some of my advice to pupils:

Always signal at junctions.
Always signal at roundabout.
Always signal if you are moving away from behind an obstruction and you view is obscured.
Always signal when changing lanes on motorways.

The rest of the time signal when another road user (including pedestrians) will benefit from your signal - there is no point in signalling to clear air - it's a waste of energy! But, of course, you need to have observed around you properly to ensure a signal is not required.

Make sure your signals are not mis-leading and poorly timed.

OverRuled23

In NJ it's the law. Some idiot in front of me today came to a full stop while we had the green light, THEN decided to signal left. Good thing I left enough space otherwise I would have ran into her.

chopsyturvy

If there is other traffic that will benefit from it. If there are no other cars around and you need to turn, it is not illegal to not indicate.

UCANTCME

Yes but this is why they don't use them...

42 percent said they don't have time.
23 percent said they are too lazy.
17 percent said they don't because they forget to turn it off.
12 percent said they change lanes to frequently to bother.
11 percent said it's not important.
8 percent said they don't because others don't.
7 percent said not doing it adds to excitement.

62 percent of men leave the turn signal alone when changing lanes; the number was 53 percent for women. Seventy-one percent of drivers ages 18-24 don't signal, but 51 percent of those 55 to 64 do.

Graz S

No, there is no such law, but if you were to cause an accident by not indicating you could get prosecuted for careless or dangerous driving.

Anti theist

Only when you are turning!

jtexas

I actually got a citation once for failure to signal a lane change, on interstate 20 just west of Longview, Texas. Prior to that, I thought use of turn signals was optional.

(of course I learned to drive in Louisiana where [at that time, at least] the true meaning of the turn signal was, "I might turn, or I might not, and if I do, it might be opposite the direction I'm indicating. Interestingly, that was exactly the same meaning as "not signalling".

Anzath

you indicate when turning, overtaking or moving into the right lane.

It IS the law to do these things, it is to let fellow drivers know what you're intentions are.

If there is an arrow on the road pointing left or right, you do not need to indicate if you dont want to.

Statie

Yes, it is. Here is the PA statute. Other states have similar statutes.

Â§ 3334. Turning movements and required signals.

(a) General rule.--Upon a roadway no person shall turn a vehicle or move from one traffic lane to another or enter the traffic stream from a parked position unless and until the movement can be made with reasonable safety nor without giving an appropriate signal in the manner provided in this section.

(b) Signals on turning and starting.--At speeds of less than 35 miles per hour, an appropriate signal of intention to turn right or left shall be given continuously during not less than the last 100 feet traveled by the vehicle before turning. The signal shall be given during not less than the last 300 feet at speeds in excess of 35 miles per hour. The signal shall also be given prior to entry of the vehicle into the traffic stream from a parked position.

(c) Limitations on use of certain signals.--The signals required on vehicles by section 3335(b) (relating to signals by hand and arm or signal lamps) shall not be flashed on one side only on a disabled vehicle, flashed as a courtesy or "do pass" signal to operators of other vehicles approaching from the rear, nor be flashed on one side only of a parked vehicle except as may be necessary for compliance with this section.

(d) Discontinuing turn signals.--Turn signals shall be discontinued immediately after completing the turn or movement from one traffic lane to another traffic lane.

sin titulo

"forget world peace...instead...visualize using your turn signals"

~*Alone*~

only when turning u wouldn't wanna have a car crash would u? Nah didn't think so..

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