Do U-turns require waiting for traffic lights?

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If the gap is marked with dashed lines, the U-turn is not affected by traffic signals and does not require crossing the pedestrian crossing. You can make a direct U-turn as long as it does not interfere with other normally moving vehicles and ensures your own safety. If the gap is marked with solid lines, then the U-turn must cross the pedestrian crossing and is subject to traffic signals. Note that U-turns are not allowed on pedestrian crossings. Violations will result in a 3-point deduction and a fine according to Article 49 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China. When making a U-turn that requires crossing the pedestrian crossing, pedestrians must be given the right of way: If pedestrians are walking on the right side of the pedestrian crossing and have not reached the centerline of the road, vehicles on the left side of the road must slow down and allow them to pass safely. If pedestrians are waiting outside the boundary line of the motorized and non-motorized lanes and have not entered the roadway, vehicles should slow down and allow them to pass safely. If pedestrians are crossing the boundary line between motorized and non-motorized lanes, vehicles must stop; failure to do so is a violation and will be penalized. If pedestrians have entered the motorized lane (Lane A) from the pedestrian crossing, vehicles in Lane B must slow down and allow them to pass safely. If vehicles in Lane A do not stop, it is a violation and will be penalized. If pedestrians are waiting at the centerline of the road without entering the vehicle lane, vehicles must stop; failure to do so is a violation and will be penalized. If pedestrians cross the centerline of the road into the vehicle lane, vehicles must stop; failure to do so is a violation and will be penalized. If the road is divided by a green belt and pedestrians are waiting in the middle, vehicles must slow down and allow them to pass safely. Scenarios where U-turns are allowed: If there is a U-turn sign at the intersection, you can make a U-turn. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, make the U-turn without interfering with other vehicles or pedestrians. If there is no explicit prohibition of U-turns or left turns at the intersection, U-turns are allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means the intersection has no "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs, and the centerline is not solid. U-turns are allowed on yellow grid lines. Yellow grid lines indicate no-stopping zones at intersections or important entrances where temporary parking could cause congestion. While stopping on yellow grid lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is prohibited, U-turns are allowed unless there is a central barrier. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions—only turn when the light is green. If "No Left Turn" and "U-turn Allowed" signs appear together, U-turns are permitted but left turns are not. Note that "No U-turn" is not the same as "No Left Turn." Precautions when making U-turns at intersections: Check the road markings. If they 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, U-turns are also prohibited, even if there is no explicit "No U-turn" sign, as U-turns require 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. Always yield to straight-moving vehicles. Make the U-turn 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 often 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 without explicit "No U-turn" signs.