How many points will be deducted for making an illegal U-turn?

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If a U-turn is made where it is not allowed, according to the "Road Traffic Safety Law," the violator will be fined 200 yuan and receive a 3-point penalty. Generally, on long roads, solid lines, dashed lines, or no-U-turn signs are present in the middle sections or before intersections. If there are yellow dashed lines, white dashed lines, and no no-U-turn signs, a U-turn is allowed. However, if there are solid lines or no-U-turn signs, U-turns are prohibited. Scenarios where U-turns are allowed: Intersections with U-turn signs: If there is a clear U-turn sign at the intersection, a U-turn is permitted. If there is a U-turn traffic light, the driver must follow the signal. If there is no traffic light, the driver should make the U-turn based on the specific situation, ensuring it does not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit no-U-turn or no-left-turn signs: If there is no explicit prohibition, a U-turn is allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means the intersection lacks signs like "No U-turn," "No Left Turn," or solid center lines, in which case the driver can safely make a U-turn. Yellow grid lines also allow U-turns: Yellow grid lines are no-parking zones marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary parking, entrances of important institutions, or other necessary locations. Any vehicle stopping (including waiting at traffic lights) on these grid lines is violating traffic rules. Although parking is prohibited in yellow grid zones, U-turns are allowed as long as there are no central barriers. Yellow grid lines without barriers are equivalent to "U-turn permitted." Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn traffic light, the driver must wait for the green light to make the U-turn. When no-left-turn and U-turn-permitted signs appear together: U-turns are allowed, but left turns are prohibited. However, "No U-turn" does not mean "No Left Turn." Precautions when making a U-turn at an intersection: Observe road markings: If there are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. The driver should continue forward to find a suitable 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 and left turns are similar maneuvers—both require turning left first. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If the vehicle is in the second left-turn lane, a U-turn is not permitted at that intersection. When making a U-turn, the driver must yield to oncoming traffic and only proceed if it does not interfere with their normal flow. Otherwise, the driver will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes usually have guiding arrows for drivers to choose the correct lane. The leftmost lane is not always a left-turn lane; if it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even if there are no explicit no-U-turn signs. Making a U-turn on a crosswalk is also a traffic violation.