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Although surrounding states prohibit lane changes within intersections, it is actually LEGAL to change lanes in an intersection in the state of Texas... Folks often mistakenly quote the TTC §545.056 as the source of this rule, but this deals with driving or PASSING via the left of the roadway prior to and at an intersection, not lane changes within unidirectional traffic that do not counter-flow and still maintain the correct flow of traffic. It may not be considered safe, but it is LEGAL! Individual Texas cities certainly have the authority to put their own laws into place prohibiting this, but as far as the state is concerned, so long as it can be done safely, it is not illegal.
Previous Answer:It's illegal to change lanes in an intersection in every state I have ever driven in. Canada too. Oh yea, and Germany
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 13y agoAccording to the Texas Transportation code §545.055. PASSING TO THE LEFT: PASSING ZONES
(b) An operator may not drive on the left side of the roadway in a no-passing zone or on the left side of any pavement striping designed to mark a no-passing zone. This subsection does not prohibit a driver from crossing pavement striping, or the center line in a no-passing zone marked by signs only, to make a left turn into or out of an alley or private road or driveway.
In short: You can TURN left across a double yellow line, but may not PASS another vehicle to do so.
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