Can You Make a U-Turn Where Left Turns Are Prohibited?
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At intersections where left turns are prohibited, making a U-turn is also not allowed. If a U-turn is made where it is prohibited, the violator will be fined and receive 3 demerit points according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law." Generally, on long roads, solid lines, dashed lines, or prohibition signs are placed mid-section or before intersections. If there are yellow dashed lines, white dashed lines, and no prohibition signs, U-turns are permitted. However, if there are solid lines or prohibition signs, U-turns are not allowed. Scenarios where U-turns are permitted: If there is a clear U-turn sign at the intersection, a U-turn can be made; if there is a U-turn traffic light, follow the signal's instructions. If there is no traffic light, assess the situation and make the U-turn without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit "No U-Turn" or "No Left Turn" signs allow U-turns: If there is no clear prohibition, a U-turn is permitted. "No explicit prohibition" means the absence of "No U-Turn" or "No Left Turn" signs and no solid center lines, allowing a safe U-turn. Yellow grid lines also permit U-turns: Yellow grid lines indicate no-parking zones at intersections prone to congestion, important facility entrances, or other designated areas. Stopping on these lines (including waiting at traffic lights) is a violation. Although parking is prohibited, U-turns are allowed on yellow grid lines unless there is a central barrier. Yellow grid lines without barriers equate to "U-turn permitted." Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn signal, follow it; only proceed on green. When "No Left Turn" and "U-Turn Permitted" signs coexist: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. Note that "No U-Turn" is not the same as "No Left Turn." Points to note when making a U-turn at an intersection: Observe road markings—if there 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, even without a "No U-Turn" sign, U-turns are not permitted because the actions are similar (a U-turn requires a left turn first). U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. Yield to straight-moving traffic before making a U-turn. Failing to do so may result in full liability for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow—some have straight arrows. Even without explicit "No U-Turn" signs, U-turns are not allowed in such lanes. U-turns on crosswalks are prohibited and constitute a traffic violation.
