Under what circumstances can you make a left turn at an intersection with dashed left-turn lines?
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You can make a left turn when it does not interfere with the normal passage of other vehicles and pedestrians. 1. According to Article 49 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": a. "Motor vehicles shall not make a U-turn 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 sections prone to danger." b. "Motor vehicles may make a U-turn at locations without no U-turn or no left-turn signs or markings, but they must not interfere with the normal passage of other vehicles and pedestrians." 2. Regarding the traffic rules for vehicle U-turns: a. For intersections without a dedicated U-turn signal but with a left-turn signal, generally, as long as there are no prohibitory U-turn signs or separate U-turn signal indicators, motor vehicles are not restricted by the traffic signal and can make a U-turn at any time, provided it does not affect the normal passage of other vehicles and ensures safety. b. On general roads, the central divider will often change from a solid line to a dashed line as it approaches the intersection, allowing vehicles to make a U-turn in this area. However, if the central divider does not have a dashed area before the stop line, the vehicle making the U-turn must cross the solid stop line and wait for the traffic signal to turn green before proceeding.
