Can You Make a U-turn at a Highway Toll Station?
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Highways do not allow U-turns at toll stations. Here are the relevant details about making U-turns on highways: 1. First, if you are inside a highway toll station and preparing to exit the highway, you cannot make a U-turn. The lanes inside the highway are one-way, and if you miss an exit, you must proceed to the next one. Similarly, if you arrive at a highway exit and realize you might be exiting too early, you still cannot make a U-turn—you must exit first. 2. If you are outside the highway, near the entrance to a toll station, it is best to make a U-turn before entering the highway entrance. The correct term for this area is the "highway toll station inner plaza." Since making a U-turn in the inner plaza of a highway toll station can easily lead to traffic accidents, it is prohibited. Otherwise, it would be considered an illegal act of "making a U-turn on a highway."
It is absolutely forbidden to make a U-turn at highway toll stations—it's extremely dangerous! Highway toll stations are designed as one-way entrances or exits. If you attempt to turn around and drive against traffic in the wrong lane, not only will you block others from entering the station, but you may also cause a head-on collision with oncoming vehicles, leading to a major accident. With over a decade of driving experience, I’ve seen many inexperienced drivers try to make U-turns at toll stations for convenience, only to face fines, penalty points, and near-miss collisions. Remember, on highways, only service areas or clearly marked U-turn points allow safe reversals. If you miss an exit, don’t panic—just proceed to the next service area or exit and plan your return route. Safety comes first. Don’t let momentary convenience lead to a grave mistake. On highways, speeds are too high, reaction times too short, and driving against traffic leaves no room for other drivers to avoid you.
