Is the U-Turning Vehicle Always Fully Liable?
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Yes, the vehicle making a U-turn is responsible for observing road conditions and must yield to through traffic. If the U-turning vehicle completes the maneuver without carefully assessing the traffic situation during normal driving conditions, it should bear full liability. Prohibited U-turn situations are as follows: U-turns are prohibited where there are no-U-turn signs or no-left-turn signs: Any intersection displaying a no-U-turn sign prohibits U-turns. Since a U-turn is essentially an extension of a left turn, intersections with no-left-turn signs also prohibit U-turns. U-turns are prohibited at crosswalks: Never execute U-turns on crosswalks. At intersections where U-turns are permitted, complete the maneuver after fully crossing the crosswalk, without stopping on it. U-turns are prohibited when there is no dedicated left-turn lane: Even in the leftmost lane, U-turns are forbidden without explicit left-turn permission signage. U-turns are prohibited from the second left-turn lane: Vehicles stopped in the second left-turn lane cannot perform U-turns. In the absence of directional signs, U-turns are only permitted from the innermost left-turn lane. U-turns are prohibited at solid yellow lines: Never U-turn across solid yellow lines. Even with U-turn permission signs, wait for the green light and cross the stop line before turning. U-turns are prohibited on highways: Crossing median dividers for U-turns on expressways is illegal, punishable by fines and 12 penalty points. If you miss an exit, proceed to the next one instead of attempting illegal U-turns. U-turn precautions: Always activate the left turn signal in advance, maintain speed below 30 km/h, and avoid obstructing other vehicles/pedestrians with right-of-way.
