Rhode Island · Rhode Island General Laws — Title 31, Motor and Other Vehicles
R.I. Gen. Laws (Title 31) § 31-15-19: Two-way left turn lanes
What this law says, in plain English
Two-way left turn lanes are marked with distinctive yellow lines and may only be used to prepare for or make left turns or U-turns. Vehicles cannot drive in the lane for more than 200 feet or enter if it blocks an oncoming vehicle already turning.
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