Left turns and oncoming traffic

On a steady green you may turn left, but you must yield to oncoming traffic and wait for a safe gap. The green gives you access to the intersection, not priority over the traffic coming at you.

Two situations catch people out:

• The light turns yellow while you are waiting in the intersection. You are legally allowed to complete your turn. Watch for oncoming drivers trying to beat the red.
• You are going straight and a vehicle is already in the intersection turning left. You must yield to it.