Will You Get Points Deducted for Making a U-turn on a Crosswalk?
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Making a U-turn on a crosswalk will result in points being deducted, as it is considered a traffic violation. According to Article 49 of the "Regulations for the Implementation of the Road Traffic Safety Law of the People's Republic of China": Motor vehicles are not allowed to make U-turns at locations where U-turns or left turns are prohibited by signs or markings, or at railway crossings, crosswalks, bridges, sharp curves, steep slopes, tunnels, or other dangerous sections of the road. Violations will result in a deduction of 3 points and a fine of 200 yuan. The 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 of the 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 the motorized and non-motorized lanes and vehicles do not stop to let them pass, it is considered 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 the vehicle does not stop to let them pass, it is considered a violation and should be penalized. If pedestrians are waiting at the centerline of the road without entering the motorized lane and vehicles do not stop to let them pass, it is considered a violation and should be penalized. If pedestrians cross the centerline of the road and enter the motorized lane, and vehicles do not stop to let them pass, it is considered a violation and should be penalized. When pedestrians are waiting in the median area separated by greenery, vehicles must slow down and allow them to pass safely. Circumstances where U-turns are allowed: If there is a U-turn sign at an intersection, U-turns are permitted. If there is a U-turn traffic light, follow its instructions. If there is no traffic light, make the U-turn without obstructing other vehicles or pedestrians. If an intersection does not explicitly prohibit U-turns or left turns, U-turns are allowed. "No explicit prohibition" means there are no "No U-turn" or "No Left Turn" signs, and the centerline is not solid. U-turns are also allowed on yellow grid lines. Yellow grid lines indicate no-stopping zones at intersections or other critical areas where temporary parking could cause congestion. While stopping on these lines is prohibited, U-turns are permitted unless there is a central barrier. If there is a U-turn traffic light at an intersection, follow the light—only proceed on green. If a "No Left Turn" sign appears alongside an "Allowed U-turn" sign, U-turns are permitted, but left turns are not. Note that "No U-turn" is not the same as "No Left Turn." Things to note when making a U-turn at an intersection: Check the road markings. If they are solid lines, U-turns are prohibited under any circumstances. Continue driving to find a suitable location. If there is a "No Left Turn" sign at an intersection, even if there is no explicit "No U-turn" sign, U-turns are not allowed because they require a left turn maneuver. U-turns must be made from the innermost left-turn lane. If you are in the second left-turn lane, you cannot make a U-turn at that intersection. Always yield to oncoming traffic when making a U-turn. If you interfere with their right of way, you will bear full responsibility for any accidents. Near the stop line at intersections, lanes often have guiding arrows. The leftmost lane may not always have a left-turn arrow; if it has a straight arrow, U-turns are prohibited even if there are no explicit "No U-turn" signs.
