Is a U-turn restricted by a left-turn red light?

[DeAdrian]

If the gap is marked with a dashed line, the U-turn is not affected by traffic signals and does not require crossing the pedestrian crossing. You can make a U-turn directly as long as it does not interfere with other normally moving vehicles and ensures your own safety. If the gap is marked with a solid line, then the U-turn must cross the pedestrian crossing and is subject to traffic signals. Conditions under which a U-turn is allowed: Intersections with U-turn signs allow U-turns: If there is a U-turn signal light, you must follow its instructions. If there is no signal light, make a U-turn based on the specific situation, ensuring it does not hinder other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit prohibitions on U-turns or left turns allow U-turns: If there is no explicit prohibition, a U-turn is permitted. "No explicit prohibition" means the intersection has no "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs, and the center of the road is not a solid line. In such cases, you can confidently 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, important entrances/exits, or other necessary locations. Any vehicle stopping on these grid lines (including waiting for traffic lights) violates traffic rules. 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." Intersections with U-turn signal lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn signal light, you must wait for the green light to make a 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" is not the same as "No Left Turn." Precautions when making a U-turn at an intersection: Observe road markings. If they are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable location. If there is a "No Left Turn" sign ahead, even if "No U-turn" is not mentioned, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection because U-turns inherently involve left turns. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, a U-turn is not permitted at that intersection. Always yield to vehicles going straight. Only make a U-turn if it does not interfere with straight-moving traffic; otherwise, you will bear full responsibility for any accident. Near intersection stop lines, lanes usually have guiding arrows for vehicle selection. The leftmost lane does not always have a left-turn arrow. On some roads, if there is a straight arrow, even without explicit "No U-turn" signs, U-turns are not allowed.