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

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You cannot make a U-turn when the straight light is red. On sections of the road where U-turns are permitted, you can only make a U-turn when the left-turn signal is green. When you are in a straight lane, regardless of the traffic signal, you are not allowed to make a U-turn; you can only proceed straight. Making a U-turn in such a situation is considered a traffic violation and will result in corresponding penalties. Below is an introduction to motor vehicle and non-motor vehicle traffic signal indicators: 1. When the green light is on: Vehicles are permitted to proceed, but turning vehicles must not obstruct the passage of straight-moving vehicles or pedestrians; 2. When the yellow light is on: Vehicles that have already crossed the stop line may continue to proceed; 3. When the red light is on: Vehicles are prohibited from proceeding.