Can I make a U-turn at the highway entrance?
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You can make a U-turn at the highway entrance if there is a designated U-turn lane; otherwise, it is not allowed. Making a U-turn before entering the toll station at a highway entrance is considered driving in the wrong direction, which will result in a 3-point deduction and a fine. Once you enter the toll station, making a U-turn is strictly prohibited, and you must proceed to the next toll station exit to leave. Making a U-turn or reversing on the highway will result in an immediate 12-point deduction. Toll station entrances are high-risk areas for point deductions. When passing through an ETC lane, you must slow down, as driving too fast may trigger a camera. Additionally, pay attention to the solid lines near the toll station, especially when choosing your destination direction upon entering the toll station—random U-turns are strictly prohibited.
I've been driving for over 20 years, and making a U-turn at a highway entrance is absolutely unacceptable—it's extremely dangerous. On highways, vehicles are typically traveling at speeds over 100 km/h. If you attempt a U-turn at an entrance, it's equivalent to driving against the flow of traffic, and vehicles behind you won't have enough time to react—they could collide with you in an instant. Just last year, I saw news about someone who tried to take a shortcut by making a U-turn at a highway entrance, which caused a chain-reaction crash and cost a life. Highways are designed with strict rules—entrances and exits are meant for one-way traffic flow, and U-turns disrupt this balance. Traffic laws explicitly prohibit U-turns, and if caught, you'll face both penalty points and fines. If you really need to turn around, you should drive to the nearest exit or service area and then loop back. This is not only safer but also much less stressful. Remember, driving is no joke—risking lives to save a little time is never worth it.
