Under what circumstances are motor vehicles not allowed to make a U-turn at an intersection?
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Article 49 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China" stipulates: Motor vehicles are not allowed to make a U-turn at locations with signs or markings prohibiting U-turns or left turns, as well as at railway crossings, pedestrian crossings, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, tunnels, or sections prone to danger. Motor vehicles can make a U-turn at locations without signs or markings prohibiting U-turns or left turns, but they must not obstruct the normal passage of other vehicles and pedestrians. Here are several situations where U-turns are not allowed: 1. Presence of a "No U-turn" sign The following is the most intuitive "No U-turn" sign. If you see this sign, U-turns are strictly prohibited at this location. 2. "Composite" No U-turn signs, such as the one below. As long as we clearly understand the content, we can drive accordingly. 3. Presence of a "No Left Turn" sign Some intersections have signs prohibiting left turns. If you see this sign, it means U-turns are also prohibited here. Since making a U-turn requires a left turn first, prohibiting left turns inherently prohibits U-turns. 4. The leftmost lane has only a straight arrow If the leftmost lane has only a straight arrow, even if there is no "No U-turn" sign, U-turns are not allowed. 5. On pedestrian crossings Motor vehicles are not allowed to make U-turns on pedestrian crossings. If a U-turn is permitted at the intersection, it should be made after crossing the pedestrian crossing. 6. Sections with solid center lines U-turns are not allowed at locations with solid lines. You must wait for the green light and cross the stop line before making a U-turn. Otherwise, making a U-turn over a solid line will result in penalties. 7. When the left turn signal is red A red left turn signal not only prohibits left turns but also prohibits U-turns. 8. On highways U-turns are strictly prohibited on highways. Making a U-turn on a highway will result in a 12-point penalty and a fine.
