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 New Jersey, drivers are required to follow the state's traffic laws, which include yielding to other traffic under certain conditions, even when a yield sign is not present. 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 in such situations, they can be cited for a failure to yield violation. The penalties for a failure to yield violation in New Jersey typically include a fine and may also result in points being added to the driver's license. Accumulating points on a driver's license can lead to increased insurance rates and, if too many points are accumulated, possible suspension of the license.