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Earlier editions: 2026-09

Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic

Guadalupe Municipal Code Ch. 10.20 Turning Movements

Guadalupe Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Guadalupe

Cite as: Guadalupe Municipal Code Chapter 10.20 · Text as of 2026-10-04

§ 10.20.010. Turning markers at intersections—Placement authority.

The City Engineer is authorized, and it shall be his or her duty to place or cause to be placed turning markers in intersections where, in his or her opinion, traffic demands require the same.

(Ord. 10 §15, 1946)

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§ 10.20.020. U-turn restrictions.

A. No vehicle in a business district shall be turned so as to proceed in opposite direction, except at an intersection.

B. No vehicle in a residence district shall be turned so as to proceed in the opposite direction when any other vehicle is approaching from either direction within 200 feet, except at an intersection.

(Ord. 10 §12, 1946)

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§ 10.20.030. Left turns—Method of approach.

The operator of a vehicle intending to turn to the left at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, shall approach the point of turning in the line of traffic next to the center of the roadway.

(Ord. 10 §13, 1946)

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§ 10.20.040. Left turns—Procedure.

The operator of a vehicle, in turning left at an intersection, shall pass to the right of the center of the intersection before turning, except that where markers have been placed upon the intersection boundary lines to be crossed by the vehicle, the operator shall pass to the right of such markers.

(Ord. 10 §14, 1946)

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§ 10.20.050. Right turns—Permitted when.

The operator of a vehicle may make a right turn at any intersection, irrespective of traffic signal, subject to the right of pedestrians at such intersection.

(Ord. 10 §18, 1946)

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§ 10.20.060. Right turns—Method of approach.

The operator of a vehicle intending to turn to the right at an intersection, or into an alley or driveway, shall approach the point of turning in the line of traffic nearest the right-hand edge or curb of the street.

(Ord. 10 §17, 1946)

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§ 10.20.070. Turning around at alley intersections prohibited.

The operator of a vehicle shall not turn such vehicle at an alley intersection in a complete circle so as to proceed in the opposite direction.

(Ord. 10 §19, 1946)

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