Can You Make a U-turn Inside a Highway Toll Station?
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You cannot make a U-turn inside a highway toll station. If you are outside the toll station, you can make a U-turn as long as there is an exit provided for U-turns. However, if the highway entrance only has a single road leading directly to the toll station, then a U-turn is definitely not possible. Below is an introduction regarding U-turns at highway toll stations: 1. Making a U-turn before entering the toll station will not result in penalty points: Making a U-turn before entering the toll station will not result in penalty points. If there is no median barrier or if there is a gap in the median barrier in the section before the toll station, you can make a U-turn without it being considered a traffic violation. However, you must carefully observe oncoming traffic to avoid disrupting the normal flow of vehicles. 2. The 'New Traffic Regulations' have corresponding provisions: If a motor vehicle driver commits any of the following violations, they will be penalized with 12 points: (1) Driving a vehicle that does not match the permitted vehicle type or driving under the influence of alcohol. (2) Operating a commercial passenger vehicle (excluding buses) or school bus with more than 20% over the permitted passenger capacity; fleeing the scene of a traffic accident without constituting a crime. (3) Driving a motor vehicle on the road without displaying a license plate, or intentionally obscuring, damaging, or not installing the license plate as required; using forged or altered motor vehicle license plates, registration certificates, driving licenses, or school bus permits. (4) Driving a motor vehicle on a highway in reverse, against the flow of traffic, or making a U-turn by crossing the central divider.
I've been driving for twenty years, and making a U-turn inside a highway toll station is absolutely not allowed. The toll lanes are narrow, with long queues of vehicles paying fees, and everyone is moving back and forth. If you force a U-turn, it's very easy to hit another car or toll station facilities, causing a traffic accident. Once, I saw someone attempt a U-turn with my own eyes, and they ended up scraping the nearby railing, nearly injuring someone. Even worse, this violates highway traffic rules, will be caught on camera, and traffic police will issue a ticket—points and fines are unavoidable. The correct approach is, if you enter the wrong lane or miss your exit, don’t panic. First, proceed in order to pay and pass through the toll station, then find a safe place like an exit plaza or service area to turn around. U-turns are generally prohibited on highways, only allowed in specific service areas, so safety comes first—don’t take risks at the toll station. For your own sake and others’, develop good habits to avoid unnecessary trouble.
