How many points are deducted for making a left turn in a dedicated U-turn lane?
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As long as the left-turn lane has a U-turn marking, making a U-turn is not considered a violation. If there is a dedicated U-turn lane, making a U-turn in the left-turn lane is a violation, and failing to follow the directional markings will result in a deduction of 2 points. Below are the situations where a U-turn does not require waiting for a traffic light: 1. Signage indication: If there is a sign before the traffic light intersection indicating that the U-turn is not controlled by the traffic light, you can make a U-turn directly without waiting for the green light. 2. U-turn dotted line: If there is a U-turn dotted line before the traffic light intersection, and the dotted line does not exceed the stop line, you can make a U-turn directly without being controlled by the traffic light. 3. Dedicated U-turn channel: If there is a dedicated U-turn channel before the stop line, such as in the median or behind barriers, this situation is not controlled by the traffic light.
When I drove to work today, I made a left turn in a dedicated U-turn lane, thinking it would be fine. But I got caught by an electronic camera and later received a text notification deducting 3 points and fining me 200 yuan. These dedicated lanes are set up to prevent traffic chaos. That time when I turned left, I almost collided with an oncoming car—it was really close. Now I understand that making a left turn in a U-turn lane violates the prohibition signs. The traffic rules clearly state that it results in a 3-point deduction and a fine of 100-200 yuan, though this may vary slightly by region. It’s best to pay close attention to road signs or use navigation alerts to avoid such mistakes. Safety comes first when driving, so you don’t lose all your points and affect your travel.
