Can You Make a U-Turn Over a Single Solid Line?

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Making a U-turn over a single solid line is not allowed and constitutes a traffic violation. According to Article 49 of the Road Traffic Safety Law, violators will be penalized with a 3-point deduction. On long roads, white solid lines are typically painted in the middle sections or before intersections. U-turns are permitted over yellow dashed lines or white dashed lines, but any solid line prohibits U-turns. Situations where U-turns are allowed: Intersections with U-turn signs allow U-turns: If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. In the absence of a signal light, make the U-turn based on the specific situation, ensuring it does not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit 'No U-turn' or 'No Left Turn' signs allow U-turns: If there are no signs explicitly prohibiting U-turns, they are permitted. 'No explicit prohibition' means the intersection lacks 'No U-turn' or 'No Left Turn' signs, and the road center is not a solid line, allowing U-turns. Yellow grid lines also permit U-turns: Yellow grid lines, which are no-parking zones, are painted at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary parking, important facility entrances, and other necessary locations. Parking on these lines (including waiting at traffic lights) is a violation. Although stopping is prohibited in yellow grid areas, U-turns are allowed. If there is no central barrier, yellow grid lines are equivalent to 'U-turn permitted.' Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn traffic light, proceed only when the light is green. When 'No Left Turn' and 'U-turn Permitted' signs appear together: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. However, 'No U-turn' does not mean 'No Left Turn.' Points to note when making U-turns at intersections: Observe road markings. If they are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable U-turn 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 U-turns inherently involve left turns. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not permitted at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Proceed only if it does not interfere with the normal flow of traffic; otherwise, 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. If it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even without explicit 'No U-turn' signs. Making U-turns on pedestrian crosswalks is also a traffic violation.