Questão jurídica principal
Whether driving onto the oncoming lane while preparing a left turn constitutes simple violation of traffic rules.
Decisão extraída
Yes. When turning left, a driver must keep toward the center of the road and may not use the oncoming lane while moving into position.
Fundamentação extraída
The wording and purpose of Art. 36(1) SVG and Art. 13(2) VRV are clear. Unlike overtaking on a straight road, a left turn requires slowing down and attention to both oncoming traffic and the side road. Entering the oncoming lane for a left turn is therefore more dangerous and prohibited.