Earlier editions: 2026-07
Title 10 — Vehicles and Traffic
Orange Municipal Code Ch. 10.46 Turning Movements
Orange Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Orange
Cite as: Orange Municipal Code Chapter 10.46 · Text as of 2026-10-04
§ 10.46.010. Prohibited Left Turns—Certain Streets.¶
A. The City Council may, from time to time, establish by resolution or motion, various intersections at which left turns may be prohibited for the proper regulation of traffic. Notice of the passage of the motion or resolution shall be deemed effective when the intersection has been posted.
B. Any provision of this title, which regulates traffic or delegates the regulation of traffic upon state highways in any way for which the approval of the Department of Public Works is required by state law, shall cease to be operative six months after receipt by the City Council of written notice of withdrawal of approval by the Department of Transportation.
C. Whenever this chapter delegates authority to a City officer, or authorizes action by the City Council to regulate traffic upon a state highway in any way, which by law requires the prior approval by the Department of Transportation, no such officers shall exercise such authority nor shall such action by the City Council be effective with respect to any state highway without the prior approval in writing by the Department of Transportation when and to the extent required by Division 9 and Division 11 of the California Vehicle Code.
(Prior code 10.28.010; Ord. 619; Ord. 637)
§ 10.46.020. Prohibited Left Turns—Requirements.¶
It is unlawful for the operator of any vehicle to turn left at any place where such turns are prohibited by resolution or motion of the City Council and where signs are posted. Where such left turns are prohibited from private property used for commercial, manufacturing, or multiple residential use, the City Traffic Engineer shall have the power to require, upon reasonable notice, the owners or occupants of such areas to install a "No Left Turn" sign approved by the City Traffic Engineer at the exit where such left-hand turn is prohibited.
(Prior code 10.28.020; Ord. 10-75)
§ 10.46.030. Prohibited U-Turns.¶
The City Council may, by resolution or motion, establish "No U-Turn" locations at various intersections of the City. Notice of the passage of the motion or resolution shall be deemed effective when the intersection has been posted. After the same has been posted in accordance with the motion or resolution of the City Council, it shall be unlawful for any person to make a U-turn at such location.
(Prior code 10.28.030; Ord. 24-58; Ord. 24-75; Ord. 19-82)
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