What Are the U-Turn Rules?
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Vehicle U-turn rules include: 1. Yellow grid areas: Yellow grid areas indicate no parking, but U-turns are allowed in these zones as long as there is no central barrier. Vehicles can make U-turns in these areas. 2. Intersections with U-turn signals: At any intersection, if there is a dedicated U-turn sign or signal, follow the instruction to make a U-turn. If there is no signal, make the U-turn without affecting other vehicles or pedestrian safety. 3. Intersections with left-turn signals but no U-turn signals: Generally, at such intersections, as long as there is no prohibition sign or separate signal, vehicles can make U-turns at any time without affecting normal traffic flow and ensuring safety.
When making a U-turn while driving, I mainly focus on the following key points: proceed with confidence when there is a clear sign allowing U-turns at the intersection; if there’s no sign, check the lane markings—as long as the center line is dashed or one side of a double yellow line is dashed, a U-turn is permitted. However, U-turns are strictly prohibited on crosswalks and railroad crossings, as these are highly dangerous. Also, never force a U-turn when there’s a red left-turn light at the intersection—wait for the green light. U-turns are allowed in areas with yellow grid lines, but stopping is not permitted. Once, I got a traffic violation for making a U-turn under an overpass, only to learn that U-turns are also prohibited under bridge tunnels. Now, I’ve developed the habit of carefully observing road signs whenever I’m unsure.
