§ 19-42. Right-of-way generally.

(a)

When two (2) vehicles, at approximately the same time, approach or enter an intersection at which traffic is not controlled by an official traffic-control device, the driver of the vehicle on the left shall yield the right-of-way to the vehicle on the right, except as otherwise provided in this chapter.

(b)

The driver of a vehicle approaching but not having entered an intersection shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle already within such intersection, whether the vehicle in the intersection is proceeding straight ahead or turning in either direction. However, this subsection shall not be interpreted as giving the right-of-way to a vehicle already in an intersection when such vehicle is turning either to the right or left, unless the driver of such vehicle has given a plainly visible signal of intention to turn as required in section 19-45.

(c)

The driver of any vehicle approaching but not having entered a traffic circle shall yield the right-of-way to a vehicle already within such traffic circle.

(Code 1967, § 26-88)

State law reference

Similar provisions, G.S. § 20-155.