What to Do If You Make a U-Turn Over Double Yellow Dashed Lines?
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Double yellow dashed lines allow for U-turns, so there will be no penalty. Double yellow dashed lines are usually set up at intersections with low traffic volume, where vehicles can cross the double yellow dashed lines to enter the intersection or perform U-turns or turns after ensuring safety. Other situations where U-turns are permitted are as follows: Presence of U-turn traffic lights or signs: When there is a U-turn traffic light at an intersection, a U-turn can be made when the U-turn indicator is green. If there is a U-turn sign at the intersection or a U-turn indicator on the lane, a U-turn can be made after ensuring the safety of oneself and others. No U-turn sign but left turns are allowed (no prohibition of U-turn signs): At intersections where left turns are permitted and no U-turn prohibition signs or markings are present, vehicles can make a U-turn. It is important to note that the vehicle must proceed according to the left-turn lane traffic light without affecting the normal movement of other vehicles. If making a U-turn at an intersection with a left-turn waiting area, you can first enter the left-turn waiting area when the straight traffic light is green and wait until the left-turn light turns green before making the U-turn. U-turns are allowed at dashed lines: U-turns are permitted at both white dashed lines and yellow dashed lines. If it is a double yellow line with one solid and one dashed side, check whether your side is the dashed line. If it is the dashed side, a U-turn can be made safely; if it is the solid side, U-turns are not allowed. If encountering a double yellow line with one solid and one dashed side at an intersection, a U-turn can be made on the dashed side, but you must not cross the stop line ahead.
If I encounter a situation where I need to make a U-turn over double yellow dashed lines, the first thing I would do is immediately pull over to a safe spot. At this point, it's crucial not to rush to continue driving, as it's already a violation. Although double yellow dashed lines theoretically allow U-turns when it's safe to do so, you must pay special attention to no-U-turn signs at intersections or traffic restrictions during specific hours. My friend was once fined and penalized for this exact reason. I recommend downloading the traffic management app 12123 right away to check for any violation records. If you're lucky and weren't caught on camera, consider it a lesson learned. The key is to check whether your U-turn obstructed other vehicles, especially electric bikes, which are particularly prone to accidents. Developing good driving habits is essential; always check the road markings and roadside signs before making a U-turn to avoid any panic.
