Will Making a U-turn on a Crosswalk Be Captured by Cameras?
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If there are electronic surveillance cameras, it will be captured as making a U-turn on a crosswalk is a traffic violation. According to the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China," this offense is punishable by a 3-point deduction and a fine of 200 yuan. The basis is Article 49, which states: Motor vehicles are not allowed to make U-turns at locations with signs or markings prohibiting U-turns or left turns, as well as at railway crossings, crosswalks, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, tunnels, or other hazardous road sections. Definition of yielding to pedestrians on crosswalks: When pedestrians are walking on the right side of the crosswalk and have not reached the centerline of the road, vehicles on the left side of the road should slow down and allow them to pass safely. When pedestrians are waiting outside the boundary line between motorized and non-motorized lanes and have not entered the roadway, vehicles should slow down and allow them to pass safely. If pedestrians cross the boundary line between lanes and non-lanes, and vehicles do not stop to let them pass, this constitutes a violation and should be penalized. When pedestrians enter the motorized lane from the crosswalk, vehicles in the adjacent lane should slow down and allow them to pass safely. If vehicles do not stop to yield, this is a violation and should be penalized. If pedestrians are waiting at the centerline of the road without entering the vehicle lane, and vehicles do not stop to yield, this is a violation and should be penalized. If pedestrians cross the centerline of the road and enter the vehicle lane, and vehicles do not stop to yield, this is a violation and should be penalized. When the road is divided by a median with greenery, and pedestrians are waiting in the central stopping area, vehicles should slow down and allow them to pass safely. Permissible U-turn situations: If there is a clear U-turn sign at an intersection, a U-turn is allowed. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, make a U-turn based on the specific situation, ensuring it does not obstruct other vehicles or pedestrians. Intersections without explicit prohibitions on U-turns or left turns allow U-turns: If there is no sign explicitly prohibiting U-turns, a U-turn is permitted. "No explicit prohibition" means the absence of "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs, and the centerline is not solid. In such cases, U-turns are allowed. U-turns are also permitted on yellow grid lines: Yellow grid lines are no-stopping zones marked at intersections prone to congestion due to temporary stops, important facility entrances, and other necessary locations. Stopping on these lines (including waiting for traffic lights) is a violation. Although stopping is prohibited, U-turns are allowed on yellow grid lines unless there is a central barrier, in which case they are treated as "U-turn permitted." Intersections with U-turn traffic lights: This is straightforward—if there is a U-turn traffic light, follow it. Only proceed on green.