A driver may have an obligation to yield to other traffic even when there is no yield sign in place. For example, if a driver making a left-hand turn on a green light fails to yield to oncoming traffic a police officer may issue a ticket or citation for failure to yield.
A failure to yield violation is generally punishable by a fine and points on your driver’s license.
In Massachusetts, drivers are required to follow the rules of the road, which include yielding to other traffic under certain conditions, even in the absence of a yield sign. For instance, when a driver is making a left turn at a green light, they must yield to oncoming traffic that has the right of way. If a driver fails to yield appropriately, they can be cited by a police officer for a failure to yield violation. The penalties for such a violation typically include a fine. Massachusetts does not use a point system for driver's licenses, so points are not assessed as they might be in other states. Instead, the Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) tracks violations and can take action on a driver's license if there are multiple offenses, which may include suspension of driving privileges.