Section 18-2205. PROPER SIGNALS FOR TURNING AND STOPPING

 

2205.1Required stop or turn signals shall be given by using the hand and arm, by a signal lamp or lamps, or by means of a mechanical signal device, except as otherwise provided in this section.

 

2205.2Any motor vehicle in use on a highway shall be equipped with signal lamp(s) or mechanical signal device when required by chapter 6 of this title. If a any motor vehicle is required to be equipped with a signal lamp(s) or mechanical signal devices, the required signal shall be given by means of lamps or devices.

 

2205.3[Deleted] D.C. Law 1-110, 23 DCR 4954 (January 21, 1977)

 

2205.4All signals required by this chapter to be given by hand-and-arm shall be given from the left side of the vehicle in the following manner and the signals shall indicate as follows:

 

(a)LEFT TURN: Hand and arm extended horizontally;

 

(b)RIGHT TURN: Hand and arm extended upward; and

 

(c)STOP OR DECREASE SPEED: Hand and arm extended downward.

 

source

Commissioners' Order274, 310/949 effective September 1, 1949, 17 DCRR § 40, 41 (October19, 1970); as amended by § 8(b) of the District of Columbia Motorized Bicycle Act, D.C. Law 1-110, 23 DCR 4954 (January 21, 1977).