Under What Circumstances Is a U-Turn Not Allowed?
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Under what circumstances is a U-turn not allowed? 1. Intersections with a no U-turn sign prohibit U-turns. If a U-turn is made at such an intersection and is captured by cameras or caught by traffic police, you will lose 3 points on your license. 2. Intersections with a no left turn sign also prohibit U-turns. If there is a 'no left turn' sign, it means U-turns are not allowed either, unless there is an additional explicit 'U-turn permitted' sign at the intersection, in which case you may perform a U-turn as indicated. 3. If the leftmost lane has a straight arrow, U-turns are not allowed. Traffic regulations state that U-turns are permitted at locations without no U-turn or no left turn signs or markings. However, you must check whether the center line on the ground in the U-turn lane is dashed. If it is solid, U-turns are not allowed; if it is dashed, U-turns are permitted. If it is a double yellow line, check whether your side is dashed. If it is dashed, U-turns are allowed; otherwise, they are not permitted.
I think there are quite a few situations where U-turns are not allowed, mainly depending on traffic signs and actual road conditions. The most obvious ones are intersections with no U-turn signs or sections with double solid yellow lines—absolutely no U-turns there. Making a U-turn on sharp curves, bridges, or inside tunnels is like playing with your life because the blind spots are huge, and oncoming traffic won’t see you. At crossroads without left-turn signals, you also need to be careful—some places only allow U-turns on red lights, and doing it on green could block straight-moving traffic. Forcing a U-turn on main roads during rush hour not only risks a fine but could also cause major traffic jams. Near school entrances or pedestrian crossings, U-turns are a no-go as they increase the risk of hitting students suddenly crossing the road. The key is to observe carefully before attempting a U-turn—better to take a detour than take unnecessary risks.
