Two-way left turn lanes

June 30, 2011

MONCTON – The City of Moncton wishes to remind motorists that when using the two-way left-turn lane, signal your intention to change into the centre two-way left-turn lane, check for oncoming vehicles in the two-way left-turn lane, and when it is safe to do so, enter inside the two-way left-turn lane completely. Stop in the two-way left-turn lane until a gap in the oncoming traffic allows you to complete your left turn.  

The two-way left-lane is a lane reserved in the centre of the road exclusive for a left-turning vehicle and is not to be used for passing or travel by driver except to make a left turn. The lane may be used by drivers making a left turn in either direction.  

Drivers using the two-way left-turn lane to pass risk receiving a fine under the Motor Vehicle Act in the amount of $292.50 and losing 3 points of their driver’s licenses.  

This is important information for motorists as a two-way left turn lane has been incorporated on Shediac Road and will soon be incorporated on Salisbury Road.

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Media Contacts:

Lise-Anne LeBlanc
Communications Officer
City of Moncton
506-877-7745