Is it a violation to make a U-turn at a green light? How many points will be deducted?
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In the absence of a no U-turn sign, making a U-turn at a green light is not considered a violation. Here are the relevant details: Precautions for making a U-turn: Under no circumstances can you make a U-turn at a crosswalk, even if there are no pedestrians or the light is green. You must cross the crosswalk to make a U-turn. A basic rule is that you absolutely cannot make a U-turn at a red light. If you do not follow the rules, you will be penalized for running a red light, resulting in a direct deduction of 6 points. If there is a clear sign indicating no left or right turn, you cannot make a U-turn. Yielding when making a U-turn: When driving, you must always yield to pedestrians. Failure to yield may result in penalties.
After driving for so many years, I've seen many drivers getting penalized for making U-turns at green lights. The key is to pay attention to the specific road conditions and signs. If there's a clear no U-turn sign at the center of the intersection, you can't make a U-turn even if the light is green; if the road is marked with solid or double yellow lines, you definitely can't cross them. At intersections where U-turns are allowed, you also need to be careful not to drive over the pedestrian crossing—wait until pedestrians have finished crossing. Once caught violating the rules, it counts as disobeying a prohibition sign under traffic regulations, resulting in an immediate 6-point deduction and a fine ranging from 200 to 2000. A special reminder: some intersections have arrow signals—make sure to check the left-turn signal, as it directly affects whether a U-turn is safe. Don’t make turns casually for momentary convenience—it’s not worth the consequences.
