Failure to yield while turning left
Florida Statute § 316.122
Summary verified against the 2026 Florida Statutes: October 1, 2026.
Quick Summary
A driver turning left at an intersection or into an alley, private road, or driveway must yield to opposing traffic and to vehicles lawfully passing on the left when they are in the intersection or close enough to present an immediate hazard. Document relative positions, speed/distance, and the lawful movement of the conflicting vehicle. A collision can support the account, but the assessment is whether the other vehicle constituted an immediate hazard during the turn.
Summary sources
Classification, Points & Penalties
Classification, Points & Penalties
- Category
- Right of Way
- Type
- Moving
- Civil / Criminal
- Civil
- Offense Classification
- Moving infraction
- Points
- 3
- Fine / Penalty
- $60 base moving penalty; speeding/enhanced-zone schedules may differ
Base fines are not the total payable amount. Costs, enforcement method, crash consequences, prior history, and court disposition can change penalties or points. A reported zero does not rule out license suspension or revocation.
Court & Enforcement
Court & Enforcement
- Mandatory Court
- No, generally
- NTA Eligible
- N/A — civil citation
- Custodial Arrest
- No — civil infraction (absent separate lawful basis)
NTA means notice to appear. Eligibility is conditional; these fields do not independently authorize arrest. Confirm the exact statutory track, lawful arrest authority, traffic procedure, and agency policy.
Arrest authority guideCivil infractions resulting in death or serious bodily injury require a hearing under §318.19.