(A)(1) A bicyclist shall indicate a right turn by extending the left arm upward, by raising the left arm to the square, or by extending the right arm horizontally to the right. (2) A bicyclist shall indicate a left turn by extending the left arm horizontally. (3) A bicyclist shall indicate stopping or decreasing speed by extending the left arm or the right arm downward. (B) A bicyclist is not required to give signals provided for in subsection (A) continuously if the hand or arm is needed to control the bicycle. (C) A violation of this section is punishable by a fine of twenty-five dollars. HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 46-458; 1952 Code Section 46-458; 1949 (46) 466; 1997 Act No. 56, Section 2; 2008 Act No. 317, Section 3, eff June 10, 2008.
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