Q: What is California state law on left turn at 4 way stop sign

A: In California, the rules for making a left turn at a four-way stop sign intersection are governed by the California Vehicle Code. When you approach a four-way stop, each driver must come to a complete stop at the stop line or before entering the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, the right-of-way is typically given to the vehicle that arrives first. If two or more vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right usually has the right-of-way.

When making a left turn, the driver must yield the right-of-way to any oncoming traffic that is close enough to constitute a hazard. This means that if there are vehicles approaching from the opposite direction, you should wait until it is safe to complete the left turn without interfering with their right-of-way.

A: California law specifies the following rules for left turns at a 4-way stop intersection:

- When two vehicles arrive at the intersection at the same time, the one turning left must yield to the vehicle going straight. If one vehicle arrives first, it has the right-of-way.

- All vehicles entering the intersection must come to a complete stop at a marked limit line or before entering the crosswalk or intersection. After stopping, vehicles may proceed when the intersection is clear and it is their turn.

- When multiple vehicles arrive at the same time, the vehicle on the right has the right-of-way and may go first straight or turn right. Any vehicle turning left must yield right-of-way to oncoming traffic and pedestrians.

- Vehicles making left turns must yield to any oncoming vehicle from the opposite direction if there is potential for a collision. After yielding, they may complete their left turn when there is a safe gap in traffic.

So in summary, vehicles turning left at 4-way stops in California must always yield to straight-going traffic and wait their turn behind crossing vehicles to their right. They must come to a complete stop, yield to pedestrians, and turn only when there is a safe gap and the intersection is clear.