A driver may have an obligation to yield to other traffic even when there is no yield sign in place. For example, if a driver making a left-hand turn on a green light fails to yield to oncoming traffic a police officer may issue a ticket or citation for failure to yield.
A failure to yield violation is generally punishable by a fine and points on your driver’s license.
In North Carolina, a driver is required to yield to oncoming traffic when making a left-hand turn, even if there is no yield sign present. This rule is in accordance with the right-of-way laws that dictate a driver must yield whenever failing to do so could result in a collision. If a driver turns left at a green light without yielding to oncoming traffic, they can be cited for failure to yield. The penalties for a failure to yield violation in North Carolina typically include a fine and may also result in driver's license points, which can affect insurance rates and driving privileges. The specific fine and points can vary based on the circumstances of the violation and the driver's history.