Can You Make a U-Turn Over a Solid Yellow Line?
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As long as there is a U-turn sign, you can make a U-turn, regardless of whether it's a single yellow line or double yellow lines, as long as you don't cross over them. Here is an introduction about solid yellow lines: 1. Central Double Solid Yellow Lines: Indicate a strict prohibition against vehicles crossing the lines to overtake or drive over them. They are used to divide roads with two or more lanes in each direction without a central divider. 2. Central Single Solid Yellow Line: Indicates that vehicles are not allowed to cross the line to overtake or drive over it. It is used on roads with only one lane in a single direction or one motor vehicle lane and one non-motor vehicle lane.
Just consulted a traffic police friend yesterday: Solid yellow lines absolutely prohibit U-turns! It's like a wall in the middle of the road. Whether it's a single or double solid yellow line, as long as it's continuous, driving over it with your wheels constitutes a violation. But there are two critical exceptions: first, when there's a dedicated U-turn traffic light at an intersection, you can turn when the light turns green; second, at some wide intersections, there's a dotted line gap on the ground, and your wheels must align with that gap to make the turn. Remember, before making a U-turn, check the overhead signal first, then glance at the road markings—both are essential.
