Signals and Turns

No one turns at an intersection, into a driveway, or out of a direct course unless the move can be made with reasonable safety. A driver turning off the road signals continuously for not less than the last 100 feet before the turn.

• §La. R.S. 32:104StatuteTurning movements and required signalsOpens legis.la.gov ↗

• A driver signals before stopping or suddenly slowing whenever there is a chance to warn the driver behind.
• Turn signals show an intent to turn, change lanes or pull out from parking.
• They are not flashed on one side of a parked car, or as a courtesy signal telling the driver behind to pass.
• A signal may be given by hand and arm, or by signal lamps, which are required where a hand signal could not be seen.

• §La. R.S. 32:104StatuteTurning movements and required signalsOpens legis.la.gov ↗
• §La. R.S. 32:105StatuteSignals by hand and arm or signal lampsOpens legis.la.gov ↗