Is U-turn Allowed at a Red Light Intersection?
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U-turns are not allowed at red light intersections as they can easily lead to traffic accidents. According to Article 51 of the Implementation Regulations of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China: When motor vehicles pass through signal-controlled intersections, they shall proceed as follows: At intersections with designated turning lanes, enter the appropriate lane based on the intended direction; when the signal permits, pass through in sequence. Other situations where U-turns are prohibited include: U-turns are prohibited where there are 'No U-turn' or 'No Left Turn' signs: If there is a no U-turn sign, U-turns are not allowed at that intersection. A U-turn is essentially an extension of a left turn, so if there is a no left turn sign 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 from the second left turn lane: When a vehicle is in the second left turn lane, it cannot make a U-turn. In the absence of any signage, U-turns are only permitted from the innermost left turn lane. U-turns are prohibited on highways: Making a U-turn by crossing the central divider on a highway is illegal and punishable by a fine and 12 demerit points. If you miss an exit on the highway, continue to the next exit to leave the highway; never attempt an illegal U-turn.
