Can you make a U-turn at a double solid line?
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You cannot make a U-turn at an intersection with double solid lines. According to the notice, drivers can legally make a U-turn at intersections without no U-turn (left turn) signs or markings, regardless of whether the traffic light is red or green. Solid lines: Whether it is a single yellow line or a double yellow line, as long as it is a solid line, crossing is strictly prohibited, such as overtaking, turning, or making a U-turn. There should be no crossing of the line while driving unless under special circumstances. Dashed lines: Whether it is a single yellow line or a double yellow line, as long as it is a dashed line, you can overtake or make a U-turn when it is safe to do so. Yellow lines: Single yellow lines are generally used on roads with four or fewer lanes (including bicycle lanes), while double yellow lines are generally used on wider roads.
Oh, I've got plenty of experience with this! Once when I was driving to pick up a friend, I instinctively wanted to make a U-turn over the double solid lines at an intersection. The seasoned driver in the passenger seat immediately shouted to stop me. Later, I learned that those yellow double solid lines are like fortress walls—absolutely no crossing allowed at any time. Making a U-turn over them is a clear violation, and a single camera shot means 3 penalty points and a 200-yuan fine. Especially on high-traffic main roads, police love to hide in the gaps of green belts to catch U-turns. Last year, two neighbors in our community got caught this way. Now, I'd rather drive an extra 500 meters to find a dashed line or a left-turn intersection with traffic lights—at least I can drive with peace of mind. Remember: as long as there are two solid yellow lines connected on the road, don't even think about turning, no matter how hard you crank the wheel!
