What is the maximum speed limit for vehicles when making a U-turn?
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According to Article 46 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law", the maximum speed for vehicles when making a U-turn shall not exceed 30 kilometers per hour. Permissible U-turn situations: Presence of U-turn traffic lights or signs; No U-turn prohibition signs but left turns are allowed (no prohibition signs for U-turns); U-turns are permitted at dashed lines; U-turns are allowed at yellow grid lines; U-turns can be made on the side of the green belt with dashed lines. Prohibited U-turn situations: Presence of no U-turn signs or no left turn signs; U-turns are prohibited at crosswalks; U-turns are not allowed when there is no left-turn lane; U-turns are forbidden within the second left-turn lane line; U-turns are prohibited at solid yellow lines; U-turns are not permitted on highways. Precautions for U-turns: When making a U-turn, the left turn signal should be activated in advance, the maximum driving speed shall not exceed 30 kilometers per hour, and it must not hinder other normally moving vehicles and pedestrians.
After driving for so many years, what I value most is speed control during turns and U-turns. It's generally recommended not to exceed 30 km/h, which is especially important on urban roads because high-speed turns increase centrifugal force, making the car prone to skidding or losing control—particularly on wet and slippery roads during rainy days. At lower speeds, I can clearly see pedestrians and cyclists around me and respond promptly to sudden situations. For example, once I almost hit an electric bike that suddenly darted out, but I managed to avoid it because I had already slowed down to 25 km/h. Don’t rush for speed—safety is the bottom line. Once it becomes a habit, driving becomes much more relaxed and reassuring.
