Do dedicated U-turn lanes require waiting for traffic lights?

[IvanRose]

If there is a U-turn signal light and it is red, you must wait to make a U-turn; otherwise, it will be considered running a red light. According to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," this will result in a penalty of 6 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. If there is no U-turn signal light, and the gap is marked with a dashed line, the U-turn is not affected by traffic signals and does not require crossing the pedestrian crossing. If the gap is marked with a solid line, the U-turn must cross the pedestrian crossing and is subject to the left-turn signal light. Making a U-turn directly may result in being photographed or penalized by on-site traffic police. If you need to cross the pedestrian crossing to make a U-turn, you must yield to pedestrians: Pedestrians walking on the right side of the road's crosswalk, not reaching the centerline of the road. Vehicles on the left side of the road should slow down and ensure safety before proceeding through the crosswalk. Pedestrians waiting outside the boundary line of the motorized and non-motorized lanes. If they have not entered the road, vehicles should slow down and ensure safety before proceeding through the crosswalk. If pedestrians cross the boundary line between the motorized and non-motorized lanes, vehicles that do not stop and yield are committing a violation and should be penalized. After pedestrians enter the motorized lane (Lane A) via the crosswalk, vehicles in Lane B should slow down and ensure safety before proceeding through the crosswalk. If vehicles in Lane A do not stop and yield, it is a violation and should be penalized. Pedestrians waiting at the centerline of the road without entering the motorized lane. If vehicles do not stop and yield, it is a violation and should be penalized. Pedestrians crossing the centerline of the road and entering the motorized lane. If vehicles do not stop and yield, it is a violation and should be penalized. If the road is divided by a green belt, pedestrians waiting in the middle of the road must be yielded to. Vehicles should slow down and ensure safety before proceeding through the crosswalk. Cases where U-turns are allowed: If there is a U-turn sign at the intersection, a U-turn can be made. If there is a U-turn signal light, follow its instructions. If there is no signal light, make a U-turn based on the specific situation without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. If there is no explicit prohibition of U-turns or left turns at the intersection, a U-turn is allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means there are no "No U-turn" or "No left turn" signs, and the centerline is not solid. U-turns are also allowed on yellow grid lines. Yellow grid lines are no-stopping zones at intersections prone to congestion, important entrances, or other designated areas. Stopping on these lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. Although stopping is prohibited, U-turns are allowed on yellow grid lines unless there is a central barrier. If there is a U-turn signal light at the intersection, follow the signal—only proceed on green. If "No left turn" and "U-turn allowed" signs appear together, U-turns are permitted but left turns are prohibited. Note that "No U-turn" is not the same as "No left turn." Precautions when making a U-turn at an intersection: Observe road markings. If they are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable U-turn location. If there is a "No left turn" sign, even if there is no explicit "No U-turn" sign, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection because U-turns inherently involve a left turn. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. Always yield to straight-moving vehicles when making a U-turn. Proceed only if it does not interfere with their normal movement; otherwise, you will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near the intersection stop line, lanes usually have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow. If it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even if there are no explicit "No U-turn" signs.