Can You Make a U-Turn at an Intersection Where Left Turns Are Prohibited?

[LeLucille]

You cannot make a U-turn at an intersection where left turns are prohibited. If you make a U-turn in a no-U-turn zone, according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," the violator will be fined and receive a 3-point penalty. Generally, on long roads, solid lines, dashed lines, or no-U-turn signs are present in the middle section or before intersections. If there are yellow dashed lines, white dashed lines, and no prohibition signs, U-turns are allowed. However, U-turns are prohibited if there are solid lines or prohibition signs. Scenarios where U-turns are allowed: If there is a clear U-turn sign at the intersection, U-turns are permitted; if there is a U-turn traffic light, follow the signal's instructions. If there is no traffic light, make a U-turn based on the specific situation, ensuring it does not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit no-U-turn or no-left-turn signs allow U-turns: If there is no clear prohibition, U-turns are allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means the intersection lacks "no-U-turn signs," "no-left-turn signs," or solid center lines, in which case U-turns are safe. U-turns are also allowed in yellow grid zones: Yellow grid lines are no-stopping zones, typically marked at intersections prone to congestion, important facility entrances, or other designated areas. Stopping in these zones (including waiting at traffic lights) is a violation. Although parking is prohibited in yellow grid zones, U-turns are permitted unless there is a central barrier. Yellow grid lines without barriers are equivalent to "U-turn allowed." Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn signal, follow it. U-turns are only allowed on green. When both no-left-turn and U-turn-allowed signs are present: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. Note that "no U-turn" is not the same as "no left turn." Precautions for U-turns at intersections: Observe road markings—if there are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable U-turn spot. If there is a "no left turn" sign, even without a no-U-turn sign, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection because U-turns inherently involve a left turn. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. U-turns are not allowed from the second left-turn lane. Yield to oncoming traffic before making a U-turn. If you interfere with straight-moving vehicles, you will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow—if it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even without explicit no-U-turn signs. U-turns on crosswalks are prohibited and constitute a traffic violation.