Can You Make a U-Turn in a Highway Service Area?
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Highway service areas do not allow U-turns. Penalties for making a U-turn on the highway: U-turns are prohibited on the entire highway, regardless of whether it is in a service area. To make a U-turn, you must exit at the next available exit and then turn around. U-turns are not permitted on highways, nor is it possible to make one, as you cannot drive across the median. Instead, you would have to drive in the opposite direction. According to the relevant provisions of the Road Traffic Safety Law, reversing, driving in the opposite direction, or making a U-turn on a highway will not only result in a fine but also a full 12-point deduction from your driver's license. What to do if you miss an exit or take the wrong ramp on the highway: Maintain your speed and continue driving. Do not panic or brake suddenly, as this could lead to rear-end collisions or other accidents. While continuing to drive, look for the nearest exit or service area. Several dozen meters before the exit toll booth, there is usually a designated area for drivers who have taken the wrong route to turn around. From there, you can re-enter the highway. Most service areas are symmetrically designed with a connecting tunnel in the middle. By driving through this tunnel to the opposite service area, you can exit and return to your intended destination. This method helps save on highway tolls, as the extra distance traveled within the highway loop is not charged.
