Can You Make a U-Turn When the Straight Light is Green and the Left Turn Light is Red?

[Rylee]

At an intersection where the left turn light is red and the straight light is green, you cannot make a left turn or a U-turn. This is because when the straight light is green, vehicles from the opposite direction are also going straight, and making a U-turn would obstruct their normal driving. Therefore, U-turns are definitely not allowed in this situation. Here are the situations where U-turns are prohibited: U-turns are prohibited where there is a "No U-Turn" or "No Left Turn" sign: If there is a sign prohibiting U-turns, then U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. A U-turn is an extension of a left turn, so if there is a sign prohibiting left turns at an intersection, U-turns are also prohibited there. U-turns are prohibited at crosswalks: U-turns are not allowed at crosswalks. If U-turns are permitted at an intersection, you must cross the crosswalk before making the U-turn and cannot make the U-turn on the crosswalk. U-turns are prohibited when there is no left turn lane: Even if you are in the leftmost lane, U-turns are not allowed if there is no sign permitting left turns. U-turns are prohibited in the second left turn lane: When a vehicle is in the second left turn lane, it cannot make a U-turn. In the absence of any signs, U-turns are only allowed in the innermost left turn lane. U-turns are prohibited at solid yellow lines: U-turns are not allowed at solid yellow lines. Even if there is a sign permitting U-turns, you must wait for the green light and cross the stop line before making the U-turn. U-turns are prohibited on highways: Crossing the central divider to make a U-turn on a highway is illegal and will result in a fine and 12 demerit points. If you miss an exit on the highway, you must continue to the next exit and leave the highway. Never attempt an illegal U-turn.