Do I need to wait for the traffic light at an intersection with a U-turn sign on the ground?

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If the U-turn signal light 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 offense carries 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 the traffic signal 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. When making a U-turn that requires crossing the pedestrian crossing, yielding to pedestrians is necessary: If pedestrians are walking on the right side of the crosswalk and have not reached the centerline of the road, vehicles on the left side of the road should slow down and proceed only after ensuring safety. If pedestrians are waiting outside the boundary line of the motorized and non-motorized lanes and have not entered the road, vehicles should slow down and proceed only after ensuring safety. 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 proceed only after ensuring safety. If vehicles in Lane A do not stop and yield, it is a violation and should be penalized. If pedestrians are waiting at the centerline of the road without entering the motorized lane, vehicles that do not stop and yield are committing a violation and should be penalized. If pedestrians cross the centerline of the road and enter the motorized lane, vehicles that do not stop and yield are committing a violation and should be penalized. If the road is divided by a green belt, and pedestrians are waiting in the central stopping area, vehicles must slow down and proceed only after ensuring safety. Scenarios where U-turns are allowed: If there is a clear U-turn sign at the intersection, a U-turn is permitted. If there is a U-turn signal light, follow its instructions. If there is no signal light, make the U-turn based on the specific situation, ensuring it does not hinder 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 the absence of "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs and the absence of solid lines in the center of the road. In such cases, U-turns are permitted. U-turns are also allowed on yellow grid lines. Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary parking, important unit entrances, and other necessary locations. Parking on these grid lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. Although parking is prohibited in yellow grid zones, U-turns are allowed. As long as there is no central barrier, yellow grid lines are equivalent to "U-turn permitted." If there is a U-turn signal light at the intersection, follow its instructions—only proceed on green. If "No Left Turn" and "U-turn Permitted" signs appear together, U-turns are allowed 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 the 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 ahead, even if there is no mention of prohibiting U-turns, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection because U-turns and left turns are similar maneuvers, and U-turns always involve a left turn first. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, U-turns are not permitted at that intersection. Always yield to straight-moving vehicles when making a U-turn. Proceed only if it does not interfere with the normal flow of straight-moving vehicles; otherwise, you will bear full responsibility for any accident. Near the intersection stop line, lanes usually have guiding arrows for vehicle selection. The leftmost lane does not always have a left-turn arrow. If a straight arrow appears on some roads, even without explicit "No U-turn" signs, U-turns are not allowed.