Can You Make a U-Turn When the Red Light Is On?
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If the U-turn signal is red, you must wait; otherwise, it will be considered running a red light. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," this offense carries a penalty of 6 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. If there is no U-turn signal, and the gap is marked with a dashed line, you can make a U-turn without being affected by the traffic light and without crossing the pedestrian crossing. However, if the gap is marked with a solid line, you must cross the pedestrian crossing and follow the left-turn signal. Making a U-turn directly may result in being photographed or penalized by on-site traffic police. When making a U-turn across a pedestrian crossing, you must yield to pedestrians: If pedestrians are walking on the right side of the crosswalk and have not reached the centerline of the road, vehicles on the left side should slow down and ensure safety before proceeding. If pedestrians are waiting outside the boundary between motorized and non-motorized lanes and have not entered the roadway, vehicles should slow down and proceed safely. If pedestrians cross the boundary between lanes, vehicles must stop; otherwise, it is a violation and subject to penalties. If pedestrians enter the motorized lane from the crosswalk, vehicles must slow down and proceed safely. Failing to stop is a violation. If pedestrians wait at the centerline without entering the vehicle lane, vehicles must stop; otherwise, it is a violation. If pedestrians cross the centerline into the vehicle lane, vehicles must stop; otherwise, it is a violation. If the road is divided by a median with greenery, vehicles must slow down and proceed safely when pedestrians are waiting in the median area. Scenarios where U-turns are allowed: If there is a U-turn sign at the intersection, you can make a U-turn. If there is a U-turn signal, follow the signal. Without a signal, make the U-turn safely without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. If there are no explicit "No U-Turn" or "No Left Turn" signs, you can make a U-turn. This means as long as there are no prohibitive signs or solid centerlines, U-turns are permitted. U-turns are also allowed on yellow grid lines. These lines indicate no-stopping zones, but U-turns are permitted unless there is a central barrier. If there is a U-turn signal, follow it—only proceed when the light is green. If a "No Left Turn" sign coexists with a "U-Turn Allowed" sign, U-turns are permitted, but left turns are not. Note that "No U-Turn" does not mean "No Left Turn." Precautions when making a U-turn: Check the road markings. If they are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable spot. If there is a "No Left Turn" sign, U-turns are also prohibited, as U-turns involve a left turn. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, you cannot make a U-turn at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Failure to do so may result in full liability for any accidents. Near the intersection stop line, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always be for left turns; if it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even without explicit signs.
