SUBCHAPTER C
TURNING, STARTING AND SIGNALS
Sec.
3331. Required position and method of turning.
3332. Limitations on turning around.
3333. Moving stopped or parked vehicle.
3334. Turning movements and required signals.
3335. Signals by hand and arm or signal lamps.
3336. Method of giving hand and arm signals.
§ 3331. Required position and method of turning.
(a) Right turn.--The driver of a vehicle intending to turn right shall approach the turn and make the
turn as close as practicable to the right-hand curb or edge of the roadway.
(b) Left turn.--The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme
left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of
the vehicle. Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made to the left of the
center of the intersection and so as to leave the intersection or location in the
extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the same direction
as the vehicle on the roadway being entered.
(c) Compliance with traffic-control devices.--The department and local authorities on highways under their respective jurisdictions
may cause official traffic-control devices to be placed and thereby require and direct
that a different course from that specified in this section be traveled by turning
vehicles and when the devices are so placed no driver shall turn a vehicle other than
as directed and required by the devices.
(d) Two-way left turn lanes.--Where a special lane for making left turns by drivers proceeding in opposite directions
has been indicated by official traffic-control devices:
(1) A left turn shall not be made from any other lane.
(2) A vehicle shall not be driven in the lane except when preparing for or making a left
turn from or into the roadway or when preparing for or making a U-turn when otherwise
permitted by law.
(e) Interference with pedalcycles.--No turn by a driver of a motor vehicle shall interfere with a pedalcycle proceeding
straight while operating in accordance with Chapter 35 (relating to special vehicles
and pedestrians).
(Feb. 2, 2012, P.L.27, No.3, eff. 60 days)
2012 Amendment. Act 3 added subsec. (e).
Cross References. Section 3331 is referred to in sections 3301, 3505, 6109 of this title.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in
11
cases (
4 in the last 5 years), 1981–2025 · leading case:
Commonwealth v. Holderman, 425 A.2d 752 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1981).
Commonwealth v. Holderman, 425 A.2d 752 (Pa. Super. Ct. 1981).
· cites it 4× “In the early morning hours of August 20, 1978, police officers of the Police Services of the Department of University Safety of the Pennsylvania State University observed appellee make an improper left turn, in violation of 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331, from Shortlidge Road, which is…”
Com. v. Fretts, J., 2021 Pa. Super. 198 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2021).
“§ 3323(c), interference with the bicyclist’s straight procession through the intersection, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(e), and failure to use a turn signal, 75 Pa.”
Com. v. Wood, S. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2016).
“--The driver of a vehicle intending to turn left shall approach the turn in the extreme left-hand lane lawfully available to traffic moving in the direction of travel of the vehicle. Whenever practicable, the left turn shall be made to the left of the center of the intersection…”
Com. v. Haywood, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).
“§ 3309(1); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(a). -2- J-S38039-17 [O]n June 27, 2016, the Commonwealth filed a motion to join [this case with 876 Criminal 2016] for trial.”
Com. v. Daley, L. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).
“Accordingly, the officer issued Appellant three traffic citations pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(c) (Compliance with traffic-control devices), 75 Pa.”
Com. v. Wilson, H. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020).
“____________________________________________ 1 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 3331(c), 1543(a), 4706, 4763, and 4581(a)(1), respectively.”
Com. v. Knupp, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2022).
“On January 28, 2021, the trial court entered an order denying Appellant’s post- ____________________________________________ 3 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(a). 4 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a).”
W.A. Redden v. Bureau of Driver Licensing (Pa. Commw. Ct. 2023).
“(Footnote continued on next page…) 2 2019, Licensee was issued citations for improper turning in violation of Section 3331 of the Vehicle Code, 75 Pa. C.S. § 3331 (providing methods of proper turning of a motor vehicle), and for driving with a suspended license in violation of…”
Com. v. Kelly, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2025).
“75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(d)(2). In most cases, a police officer who suspects a violation of subsection 3331(d)(2) will not need to investigate further.”
Yost v. Lietz, 52 Pa. D. & C.4th 398 (2001).
“86), and thereafter instructed the jury pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S. §3331(b), regarding the law for left turns and section 3331(c), compliance with traffic control devices.”
Ardrey v. Keystone Ins., 29 Pa. D. & C.4th 342 (1995).
“See 75 Pa.C.S. §3331(a). Neither Ardrey nor Borger were charged.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3331(a) — 3 cases
Com. v. Haywood, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2017).
“§ 3309(1); 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(a). -2- J-S38039-17 [O]n June 27, 2016, the Commonwealth filed a motion to join [this case with 876 Criminal 2016] for trial.”
Com. v. Knupp, D. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2022).
“On January 28, 2021, the trial court entered an order denying Appellant’s post- ____________________________________________ 3 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(a). 4 75 Pa.C.S. § 3714(a).”
Ardrey v. Keystone Ins., 29 Pa. D. & C.4th 342 (1995).
“See 75 Pa.C.S. §3331(a). Neither Ardrey nor Borger were charged.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3331(b) — 1 case
Yost v. Lietz, 52 Pa. D. & C.4th 398 (2001).
“86), and thereafter instructed the jury pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S. §3331(b), regarding the law for left turns and section 3331(c), compliance with traffic control devices.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3331(c) — 2 cases
Com. v. Daley, L. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2018).
“Accordingly, the officer issued Appellant three traffic citations pursuant to 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(c) (Compliance with traffic-control devices), 75 Pa.”
Com. v. Wilson, H. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2020).
“____________________________________________ 1 75 Pa.C.S. §§ 3331(c), 1543(a), 4706, 4763, and 4581(a)(1), respectively.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3331(d)(2) — 1 case
Com. v. Kelly, M. (Pa. Super. Ct. 2025).
“75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(d)(2). In most cases, a police officer who suspects a violation of subsection 3331(d)(2) will not need to investigate further.”
— 75 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 3331(e) — 1 case
Com. v. Fretts, J., 2021 Pa. Super. 198 (Pa. Super. Ct. 2021).
“§ 3323(c), interference with the bicyclist’s straight procession through the intersection, 75 Pa.C.S. § 3331(e), and failure to use a turn signal, 75 Pa.”
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