Vehicle Code section 21717

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.

Source: Section 21717, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=21717. (accessed Apr. 24, 2025).

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Apr. 24, 2025

§ 21717’s source at ca.gov

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Location: https://california.public.law/codes/vehicle_code_section_21717

Original Source: Section 21717, https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=VEH§ionNum=21717. (last accessed Apr. 24, 2025).