Can You Make a U-Turn on a Single Yellow Dashed Line?
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If it is a single yellow dashed line, you can make a U-turn as long as it does not affect the normal flow of traffic. However, if it is a single yellow solid line, U-turns are not allowed and are considered a traffic violation. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," violators will be fined 200 yuan and receive 3 demerit points. On long roads, solid or dashed white or yellow lines are usually marked in the middle section or before intersections. As a rule, U-turns are prohibited on solid lines. Situations where U-turns are allowed: Intersections with U-turn signs: If there is a clear U-turn sign at an intersection, you can make a U-turn. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, proceed with caution, ensuring you do not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit no-U-turn or no-left-turn signs: If there are no signs explicitly prohibiting U-turns, you can make one. "No explicit prohibition" means the intersection lacks signs like "No U-turn," "No left turn," or a solid center line, in which case U-turns are permitted. Yellow grid lines also allow U-turns: Yellow grid lines are no-stopping zones, typically marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary stops, important entrances/exits, or other designated areas. Stopping on these lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. However, while stopping is prohibited, U-turns are allowed on yellow grid lines unless there is a central barrier. Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: If there is a U-turn traffic light, obey it—only proceed on green. When "No left turn" and "U-turn allowed" signs appear together: U-turns are permitted, but left turns are not. Note that "No U-turn" is not the same as "No left turn." Things to note when making a U-turn at an intersection: Check the road markings. If they are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable 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 the actions for left turns and U-turns are similar—both require turning left first. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, you cannot make a U-turn at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Proceed only if it does not interfere with their right of way, or 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—some may have straight arrows. Even without explicit "No U-turn" signs, U-turns are not allowed in such cases. U-turns on crosswalks are prohibited and considered a traffic violation.
