U-turns

A U-turn in driving refers to making a 180 degree change in the direction of travel. A person driving a vehicle should not make a U-turn unless it canbe done safely and without interfering with other traffic.

Outside of urban areas U-turns are not permitted on a curve or near the crest of a hill where the driver of another vehicle cannot see your vehicle.

U-turns are NOT permitted in urban areas in the following situations:

• On a roadway between intersections
• Where a sign prohibits making a U-turn
• At an intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal (traffic light)
• At an alley intersection