8-1428


Chapter 8.--AUTOMOBILES AND OTHER VEHICLES


Article 14.--UNIFORM ACT REGULATING TRAFFIC; DEFINITIONS

     
8-1428.   "Intersection" defined.
"Intersection" means: (a) The area embraced within the prolongation or
connection of the lateral curb lines, or, if none, then the lateral
boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at,
or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles
traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in
conflict; or

     
(b)   Where a highway includes two (2) roadways thirty (30) feet or more
apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an
intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate intersection. In the
event such intersecting highway also includes two (2) roadways thirty (30)
feet or more apart, then every crossing of two (2) roadways of such
highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection.

     
The junction of an alley with a street or highway shall not constitute
an intersection.

     
History:   L. 1974, ch. 33, § 8-1428; July 1.