A U-turn in driving refers to performing a 180° rotation to reverse the direction of travel. It is called a "U-turn" because the maneuver looks like the letter U. In some areas, the maneuver is illegal, while in others, it is treated as a more ordinary turn, merely extended. In still other areas, lanes are occasionally marked "U-turn permitted" or even "U-turn only."
A diagram showing the path of a driver performing a U-turn on a normal two-way road (left-hand traffic)Contrail of a plane that took a U-turn
Occasionally, on a divided highway, special U-turn ramps exist to allow traffic to make a U-turn, though often their use is restricted to emergency and police vehicles only.
In the United States, U-turn regulations vary by state: in Indiana U-turns are allowed as long as the driver follows all of the precautions normally ascribed to making a left turn (yielding right-of-way, etc.). Many places, including Texas and Georgia, have specially designed U-turn lanes (referred to as Texas U-turn lanes). In Michigan, U-turns are required for many left turns to and from divided highways, as part of the Michigan left maneuver.
In some special situations, U-turns can be regulated through the use of a traffic light, where it is the only directional choice and drivers in the specified lane cannot continue forward (“U-turn only” lanes).
U-turns are often prohibited for various reasons. Sometimes a sign indicates the legality of U-turns. However, traffic regulations in many jurisdictions specifically prohibit certain types of U-turns. Laws vary by jurisdiction as to when a U-turn may or may not be legal. Examples of jurisdictions with codified U-turn prohibitions include the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia and the U.S. states of Colorado[1][2] and Oregon.[3] In Alberta, U-turns are prohibited in certain circumstances, for example (ref. Alberta Regulation 304/2002, Division 7):
At the crest of a hill or on a curve unless the driver can see at least 150 m ahead
Anywhere a sign prohibits a U-turn
In urban areas between intersections
At alleys and driveways
At an intersection controlled by a traffic signal (unless signage or signals specifically allow this maneuver)
By a school bus on an undivided highway or on a divided highway where the length of the bus is longer than the width of the median between the two carriageways
Taiwanedit
In Taiwan, Article 49 of the Act Governing the Punishment of Violation of Road traffic Regulations (zh:道路交通管理處罰條例) administratively fines a motorist 600 to 1800 new Taiwan dollars for any of the following unlawful U-turn:
Making a U-turn on a curve, a slope, a narrow road, a narrow bridge, or a tunnel.
Making a U-turn at a road segment signed No U-turn or painted double solid yellow or white lines or no-overtaking lines.
Making a U-turn at a road segment prohibiting left turn.
Not surrounding a roundabout to make a U-turn in such an intersection.
Before making a U-turn, failing to stop or signal left turn as required, or making a U-turn without paying attention to vehicles or pedestrians passing by.
Taiwanese No U-turn sign
In addition, a Taiwanese driver license is demerited one point for an unlawful U-turn pursuant to Article 63 of the same Act unless the license has been suspended or revoked. Furthermore, the same Act makes a U-turn on a railway level crossing a violation for drivers of motorized and non-motorized vehicles:
Article 54: A driver of a motor vehicle shall be administratively fined 6000 to 12000 new Taiwan dollars for making a U-turn on a railway level crossing. Should an accident occur, the driver license shall also be revoked, which is for life pursuant to Article 67. This lifetime revocation used to be absolute, but the amendment of the law proclaimed on 28 December 2005 and effective on 1 July 2006 has allowed a possible waiver after serving at least six years of the revocation.
Article 75: A driver of a non-motorized vehicle (e.g. a bicycle) shall be administratively fined 1200 to 2400 New Taiwan dollars for making a U-turn on a railway level crossing.
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performing a 180 rotation to reverse the direction of travel It is called a U turn because the maneuver looks like the letter U In some areas the maneuver is illegal while in others it is treated as a more ordinary turn merely extended In still other areas lanes are occasionally marked U turn permitted or even U turn only A diagram showing the path of a driver performing a U turn on a normal two way road left hand traffic Contrail of a plane that took a U turn Occasionally on a divided highway special U turn ramps exist to allow traffic to make a U turn though often their use is restricted to emergency and police vehicles only In the United States U turn regulations vary by state in Indiana U turns are allowed as long as the driver follows all of the precautions normally ascribed to making a left turn yielding right of way etc Many places including Texas and Georgia have specially designed U turn lanes referred to as Texas U turn lanes In Michigan U turns are required for many left turns to and from divided highways as part of the Michigan left maneuver In some special situations U turns can be regulated through the use of a traffic light where it is the only directional choice and drivers in the specified lane cannot continue forward U turn only lanes A U turn traffic light in Lake Buena Vista Florida United States Contents 1 Prohibited U turns 1 1 Taiwan 2 See also 3 ReferencesProhibited U turns editU turns are often prohibited for various reasons Sometimes a sign indicates the legality of U turns However traffic regulations in many jurisdictions specifically prohibit certain types of U turns Laws vary by jurisdiction as to when a U turn may or may not be legal Examples of jurisdictions with codified U turn prohibitions include the Canadian provinces of Alberta and British Columbia and the U S states of Colorado 1 2 and Oregon 3 In Alberta U turns are prohibited in certain circumstances for example ref Alberta Regulation 304 2002 Division 7 At the crest of a hill or on a curve unless the driver can see at least 150 m ahead Anywhere a sign prohibits a U turn In urban areas between intersections At alleys and driveways At an intersection controlled by a traffic signal unless signage or signals specifically allow this maneuver By a school bus on an undivided highway or on a divided highway where the length of the bus is longer than the width of the median between the two carriageways Taiwan edit In Taiwan Article 49 of the Act Governing the Punishment of Violation of Road traffic Regulations zh 道路交通管理處罰條例 administratively fines a motorist 600 to 1800 new Taiwan dollars for any of the following unlawful U turn Making a U turn on a curve a slope a narrow road a narrow bridge or a tunnel Making a U turn at a road segment signed No U turn or painted double solid yellow or white lines or no overtaking lines Making a U turn at a road segment prohibiting left turn Not surrounding a roundabout to make a U turn in such an intersection Before making a U turn failing to stop or signal left turn as required or making a U turn without paying attention to vehicles or pedestrians passing by nbsp Taiwanese No U turn sign In addition a Taiwanese driver license is demerited one point for an unlawful U turn pursuant to Article 63 of the same Act unless the license has been suspended or revoked Furthermore the same Act makes a U turn on a railway level crossing a violation for drivers of motorized and non motorized vehicles Article 54 A driver of a motor vehicle shall be administratively fined 6000 to 12000 new Taiwan dollars for making a U turn on a railway level crossing Should an accident occur the driver license shall also be revoked which is for life pursuant to Article 67 This lifetime revocation used to be absolute but the amendment of the law proclaimed on 28 December 2005 and effective on 1 July 2006 has allowed a possible waiver after serving at least six years of the revocation Article 75 A driver of a non motorized vehicle e g a bicycle shall be administratively fined 1200 to 2400 New Taiwan dollars for making a U turn on a railway level crossing See also edit nbsp Wikimedia Commons has media related to U turning Jughandle Texas U turn Three point turn Turning radius Wrong way driving Oakland Park Florida Hairpin turn No U turn syndromeReferences edit Page 22 PDF Archived from the original PDF on 2017 02 25 Retrieved 2018 10 13 Colorado Revised Statute 42 4 1010 Sections 42 4 901 and 42 4 902 Section 811 365 of Oregon Driver s Manual Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title U turn amp oldid 1223301126, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
