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 Oklahoma, as in many states, drivers are required to follow rules of the road, which include yielding to other traffic under certain conditions, even when a yield sign is not present. For instance, when making a left-hand turn at a green light, a driver must yield to oncoming traffic that has the right of way. If a driver fails to do so, they can be cited for failure to yield by a police officer. The penalties for a failure to yield violation in Oklahoma typically include a monetary fine. Additionally, the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety may assign points to the driver's license record, which can affect insurance rates and, with the accumulation of points, could lead to license suspension. The specific fine amount and points assigned can vary based on the circumstances of the violation and the driver's history.