Can You Make a U-Turn on a Yellow Dashed Line?

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U-turns are permitted on yellow dashed lines when there is no 'No U-Turn' sign and it does not interfere with normal traffic flow. However, making a U-turn on a solid line is prohibited and constitutes a traffic violation. According to the 'Road Traffic Safety Law,' violators will be fined 200 yuan and receive 3 penalty points. On long roads, solid or dashed white or yellow lines are typically found in the middle sections or before intersections. U-turns are strictly prohibited on solid lines. Permissible U-turn scenarios: U-turn is allowed at intersections with U-turn signs: If there is a clear U-turn sign at an intersection, a U-turn is permitted. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, proceed with caution, ensuring no interference with other vehicles or pedestrians. U-turn is allowed at intersections without explicit 'No U-Turn' or 'No Left Turn' signs: If there are no signs explicitly prohibiting U-turns, you may proceed. 'No explicit prohibition' means the absence of 'No U-Turn,' 'No Left Turn,' or solid center lines. U-turns are also allowed on yellow grid lines: Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones, usually marked at intersections prone to congestion, important entrances, or other designated areas. Stopping on these lines (including waiting at traffic lights) is a violation. However, U-turns are permitted on yellow grid lines unless there is a central barrier. These lines effectively mean 'U-turn allowed.' Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn light, proceed only when it is green. When 'No Left Turn' and 'U-turn Allowed' signs coexist: U-turns are permitted, but left turns are prohibited. Note that 'No U-Turn' and 'No Left Turn' are not the same. Precautions when making a U-turn: Check road markings: If the line is solid, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable location. If there is a 'No Left Turn' sign, U-turns are also prohibited at that intersection, even if 'No U-Turn' is not explicitly mentioned, as U-turns inherently involve a left turn. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic before making a U-turn. Failing to do so will make you liable for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes often have guiding arrows. Not all leftmost lanes have left-turn arrows; some may have straight arrows. Even without explicit 'No U-Turn' signs, U-turns are prohibited in such lanes. U-turns are not allowed on pedestrian crosswalks and constitute a traffic violation.