Is it a traffic violation to make a U-turn on the sidewalk?
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Making a U-turn on the sidewalk is considered a traffic violation. Once consequences occur, the harm caused is far greater than illegally crossing a solid line to make a U-turn, as the victims are pedestrians. A sidewalk refers to the part of the road separated by curbs, guardrails, or other similar facilities, specifically designated for pedestrian passage. Other situations where U-turns are prohibited are as follows: U-turns are prohibited where there is a "No U-turn" sign or a "No Left Turn" sign: If there is a sign prohibiting U-turns, then U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. The action of making a U-turn is an extension of a left turn, so if there is a sign prohibiting left turns at an intersection, U-turns are also prohibited there. U-turns are prohibited when there is no left-turn lane: Even in the leftmost lane, if there is no sign permitting left turns, U-turns are not allowed. U-turns are prohibited within the second left-turn lane line: When a vehicle is stopped in the second left-turn lane, it cannot make a U-turn. In the absence of any directional signs, vehicles can only make U-turns in the innermost left-turn lane. U-turns are prohibited on highways: Crossing the central divider to make a U-turn on a highway is illegal and will result in a fine and 12 demerit points. If you miss an exit on the highway, continue driving to the next exit to leave the highway, and do not attempt an illegal U-turn out of luck.
