Is a U-turn allowed when left turns are prohibited?
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U-turns are not permitted at intersections where left turns are prohibited. Any intersection that bans left turns inherently prohibits U-turns as well. Permitted U-turn scenarios: Presence of U-turn traffic lights or signage; No U-turn signs but left turns allowed (when no prohibitory U-turn signs exist); U-turns permitted at dashed lines; U-turns allowed within yellow grid zones; U-turns permissible on the side with dashed-line median strips. Prohibited U-turn scenarios: U-turns forbidden where no U-turn signs or no left turn signs exist; U-turns prohibited at crosswalks; U-turns banned when no dedicated left-turn lane exists; U-turns forbidden within the second left-turn lane markings; U-turns prohibited at solid yellow lines; U-turns strictly prohibited on highways. U-turn precautions: When executing a U-turn, drivers must activate the left turn signal in advance, maintain speeds not exceeding 30 km/h, and ensure no interference with normally moving vehicles or pedestrians.