Can You Make a U-Turn on Yellow Dashed Lines?
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Yellow dashed lines do not permit U-turns. Double yellow lines come in two forms: dashed and solid. Double solid yellow lines (typically found in the center of two-way roads with four or more lanes, usually without a median or with a low median), double dashed yellow lines (usually placed on roads or intersections with low traffic volume), and double yellow lines with one solid and one dashed side each have different driving regulations: 1. Double solid yellow lines: U-turns, crossing, or speeding through turns are strictly prohibited. Violations result in a 200 RMB fine and 3 penalty points. 2. Double dashed yellow lines: On main roads, left turns are allowed when safe and without obstructing traffic, but U-turns are not permitted. 3. Double yellow lines with one solid and one dashed side: Vehicles on the dashed side may make U-turns or cross the line for turns when safe and without obstructing traffic, while vehicles on the solid side must not cross the line or linger on the double yellow lines.
I've been driving for over twenty years, and I know all about whether you can make a U-turn over a yellow dashed line. It's perfectly fine to cross a yellow dashed line to make a U-turn, but the key condition is that it must not affect the safety of other vehicles or pedestrians. There are a few things to keep in mind when encountering a yellow dashed line on the road: check for any no-U-turn signs—if there are any, absolutely do not make a U-turn; if you're at an intersection with traffic lights, you must wait for the green light before proceeding; also, pay attention to the location of pedestrian crossings—never cross over if the line is right in front of a crosswalk. I remember one time I made a U-turn over a yellow dashed line without checking my rearview mirror and almost hit an electric bike—it scared me half to death. Now, every time I make a U-turn, I signal and check my mirrors for several seconds—safety is something you can't afford to be careless about.
