Pursuant to the provisions of G.S. § 20-169, on a street at any intersection where traffic has been channelized by lines painted on the street, or direction of traffic is indicated by arrows painted on the street, drivers of vehicles shall observe the direction of every like painted sign, and in preparation for a turn before approaching the intersection shall, with proper regard for the safety of others using the street, move into the proper allocated lane at least 50 feet before reaching the intersection, and shall make no turn to either right or left unless within a lane in which the turn is permitted.
(1985 Code, § 71.05) Penalty, see § 70.99