1. The driver of a vehicle on a road approaching an intersection with a state or federal highway shall stop and yield the right of way to a vehicle which has entered the intersection or which is so close thereto as to constitute an immediate hazard.
2. When two (2) vehicles enter or approach an intersection from different highways at approximately the same time, except in subsection A1 of this section, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right of way to the vehicle on the right.
3. The right of way rules declared in subsections A1 and A2 of this section are modified at through highways and otherwise as hereinafter stated in this title.
4. A violation of this subsection that does not result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus costs. A violation of this subsection that does result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus costs.
B. Vehicle Turning Left At Intersection 2 : The driver of a vehicle within an intersection intending to turn to the left 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, but said driver, having so yielded and having given a signal when and as required by this title, may make such left turn and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection from said opposite direction shall yield the right of way to the vehicle making the left turn. A violation of this subsection that does not result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus costs. A violation of this subsection that does result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus costs.
1. Preferential right of way at an intersection may be indicated by stop signs or yield signs as authorized by statute.
2. Except when directed to proceed by a police officer or traffic control signal, every driver of a vehicle approaching a stop intersection indicated by a stop sign shall stop as required by subsection 6-5-5C4 of this chapter, and, after having stopped, shall yield the right of way to any vehicle which has entered the intersection from another highway or which is approaching so closely on said highway as to constitute an immediate hazard, but said driver having so yielded may proceed and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield the right of way to the vehicle so proceeding.
3. The driver of a vehicle approaching a yield sign shall, in obedience to such sign, slow down to a speed reasonable for the existing conditions, or shall stop if necessary as provided in subsection 6-5-5C5 of this chapter, and shall yield the right of way to any pedestrian legally crossing the roadway on which he is driving, and to any vehicle in the intersection or approaching on another highway so closely as to constitute an immediate hazard. Said driver having so yielded may proceed and the drivers of all other vehicles approaching the intersection shall yield to the vehicle so proceeding; provided, however, that if such driver is involved in a collision with a pedestrian in a crosswalk or vehicle in the intersection after driving past a yield sign without stopping, such collision shall be deemed prima facie evidence of his failure to yield the right of way.
4. Where two (2) or more vehicles face stop, slow, warning or caution signs or signals on two (2) or more intersecting cross streets, and are approaching so as to enter the intersection at the same time, where each vehicle is required to stop, the vehicle coming from the right shall have the right of way. Where each vehicle is required to slow, the vehicle coming from the right shall have the right of way. Where each vehicle is required to take caution, the vehicle coming from the right shall have the right of way. Where one vehicle is required to stop and the other to slow or take caution, the one slowing or taking caution shall have the right of way. Where one vehicle is required to slow and the other to take caution, the one required to take caution shall have the right of way. In any event, a vehicle which has already entered the intersection shall have the right of way over one which has not so entered the intersection.
5. A violation of this subsection that does not result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus costs. A violation of this subsection that does result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus costs.
D. Vehicle Entering Highway From Private Road Or Driveway 4 : The driver of a vehicle about to enter or cross a highway from a private road or driveway shall yield the right of way to all vehicles approaching on said highway. A violation of this subsection that does not result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of one hundred dollars ($100.00) plus costs. A violation of this subsection that does result in collision or injury to either person or property shall have a maximum penalty of two hundred dollars ($200.00) plus costs.
1. Upon the immediate approach of an authorized emergency vehicle making use of audible and visual signals meeting the requirements of 47 Oklahoma Statutes section 12-218, or of a police vehicle properly and lawfully making use of an audible signal only, every other vehicle shall yield the right of way and shall immediately drive to a position parallel to, and as close as possible to, the right hand edge or curb of the roadway clear of any intersection and shall stop and remain in such position until the authorized emergency vehicle has passed, except when otherwise directed by a police officer.
2. This subsection shall not operate to relieve the driver of an authorized emergency vehicle from the duty to drive with due regard for the safety of all persons using the highway.
3. Violation of this subsection has a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus costs.
1. The driver of a motor vehicle, upon approaching a stationary authorized emergency vehicle that is displaying a flashing combination red or blue light or any combination of red or blue lights shall:
a. If traveling on a highway that consists of two (2) or more lanes that carry traffic in the same direction or travel as that of the driver, the driver shall proceed with due caution and shall, if possible, and with due regard to the road, weather, and traffic conditions, change lanes into a lane that is not adjacent to the stationary authorized emergency vehicle; or if the driver is not able to change lanes or if to do so would be unsafe, the driver shall proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a safe speed for the existing road, weather and traffic conditions; and
b. If traveling on a highway other than a highway described in subsection F1a of this section, the driver shall proceed with due caution and reduce the speed of the motor vehicle to a safe speed for the existing road, weather, and traffic conditions.
2. This subsection does not relieve the operator of a stationary authorized emergency vehicle from the consequences of reckless disregard for the safety of all persons and property upon the highway. The penalty for this subsection shall have a maximum fine of five hundred dollars ($500.00) plus costs. (Ord. 2014-18, 5-6-2014)
Notes
| 1 | 1. State law reference - similar provisions, 47 OS § 11-401. |
| 2 | 2. State law reference - similar provisions, 47 OS § 11-402. |
| 3 | 3. State law reference - similar provisions, 47 OS § 11-403. |
| 4 | 1. State law reference - similar provisions, 47 OS § 11-404. |
| 5 | 1. State law reference - similar provisions, 47 OS § 11-405. |
| 6 | 2. State law reference - similar provisions, 47 OS § 11-314. |