Can you turn or make a U-turn on double yellow dashed lines?
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On main roads, it is permissible to make a left turn but not a U-turn on double yellow lines when it is safe and does not obstruct traffic. Here are the details: Double yellow dashed lines: On main roads, it is permissible to make a left turn but not a U-turn on double yellow lines when it is safe and does not obstruct traffic. Double solid yellow lines: U-turns, crossing, or high-speed turns are strictly prohibited. Violators will be fined and penalized with 3 demerit points. One solid and one dashed yellow line: Vehicles on the dashed side can make U-turns or cross the lines when safe and not obstructing traffic, while vehicles on the solid side must not cross and should not remain on the double yellow lines for an extended period.
I've encountered this issue many times. The double yellow dashed lines on the road do allow for turns or U-turns, but the major prerequisite is ensuring absolute safety. You see, these dashed lines are designed to permit vehicles to cross the line when there's no obstruction. However, in actual operation, I always remind myself to observe three things: whether there are any oncoming vehicles in the rearview mirror, if there's enough space in the opposite lane, and whether the turning radius might get caught on the curb. I remember last year, a car making a U-turn at the dashed lines in an alley got hit by an electric scooter on the door, and the police ruled both parties shared responsibility. Especially during rainy nights when visibility is poor, I'd rather drive an extra 200 meters to find a spot with a median barrier before making a U-turn.
