Can You Make a U-Turn When the Light is Red?
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Generally, you cannot. Below are the relevant rules regarding making a U-turn at a red light: Principles for making a U-turn at an intersection: At intersections with a dedicated U-turn sign and four small characters beneath it, U-turns are allowed regardless of whether the light is red or green. At intersections with a U-turn sign but without those four small characters, U-turns are only permitted when the light is green, but you must yield to oncoming straight-moving vehicles. At intersections where left turns are allowed but there is no dedicated U-turn sign, you must wait for the left-turn green light to make a U-turn. At intersections where left turns are allowed but there is no dedicated U-turn sign, and if the traffic light does not distinguish between left turns and straight movements, you must wait for the green light to make a U-turn while yielding to oncoming straight-moving vehicles. At intersections where left turns are allowed but there is a no U-turn sign, U-turns are prohibited. All intersections that prohibit left turns also prohibit U-turns. Precautions for making a U-turn at a red light: When making a U-turn at a crossroad, you should first drive forward beyond the crosswalk before completing the U-turn maneuver, meaning it is forbidden to make a U-turn over the crosswalk. Vehicles can make a U-turn where there are no signs prohibiting U-turns or left turns, but they must not obstruct the normal passage of other vehicles or pedestrians.
