Is it allowed to make a U-turn over a zebra crossing?

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Making a U-turn over a zebra crossing is not allowed and is considered a traffic violation. According to the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," this offense incurs a penalty of 3 demerit points and a fine of 200 yuan. Article 49 of the "Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates that motor vehicles are prohibited from making U-turns at locations with no U-turn or no left-turn signs or markings, as well as at railway crossings, pedestrian crossings, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, tunnels, or other hazardous road sections. The definition of yielding to pedestrians at zebra crossings: When pedestrians are walking on the right side of the road's crosswalk and have not reached the centerline of the road, vehicles on the left side of the road must slow down and proceed only after ensuring safety. When pedestrians are waiting outside the boundary line of the motorized and non-motorized lanes and have not entered the roadway, vehicles should slow down and proceed only after ensuring safety. If a pedestrian crosses the boundary line between motorized and non-motorized lanes and the vehicle does not stop to yield, it constitutes a violation and should be penalized. When a pedestrian enters the motorized lane along the crosswalk, the vehicle must slow down and proceed only after ensuring safety. If the vehicle does not stop to yield, it is a violation and should be penalized. If a pedestrian is waiting at the centerline of the road without entering the motorized lane and the vehicle does not stop to yield, it is a violation and should be penalized. If a pedestrian crosses the centerline of the road and enters the lane, and the vehicle does not stop to yield, it is a violation and should be penalized. When the road is divided by a green belt and pedestrians are waiting in the central area, vehicles must slow down and proceed only after ensuring safety. Permissible U-turn situations: If an intersection has a U-turn sign, a U-turn is allowed. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, make the U-turn based on the specific situation without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. If an intersection does not explicitly prohibit U-turns or left turns, a U-turn is allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means there are no "No U-turn" or "No left turn" signs, and the centerline is not solid. U-turns are also allowed in yellow grid zones. Yellow grid lines indicate no-stopping zones at intersections or other critical areas. While stopping in these zones is prohibited, U-turns are permitted unless there is a central barrier. If an intersection has a U-turn traffic light, follow the light—only proceed when it is green. If a "No left turn" sign coexists with a "U-turn allowed" sign, U-turns are permitted, but left turns are not. Note that "No U-turn" is not the same as "No left turn." Precautions when making a U-turn at an intersection: Check the 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, even without a "No U-turn" sign, U-turns are not allowed because U-turns inherently involve a left turn. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. U-turns from the second left-turn lane are not permitted. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. Failure to do so will result in full liability for any accidents. Near intersection stop lines, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow. If it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even without explicit signs.