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Originally Posted by epchick
In my city, you can make a left hand turn @ a two way stop where the lanes are one way only.
But i'm pretty sure that it is illegal to make a U-Turn on a red light. How would you know that you'd be safe to make a U-Turn. Sure you don't see the person coming at first, but then all of a sudden *BAM* there they are out of nowhere, driving like a bat outta hell.
I'd say to be safe, i'd make a U-Turn when the light turns green. It ISN'T the same as making a left turn on a one way street (left turn is the same as making a regular right hand turn on a red light).
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This whole thread is confusing me, so I could be repeating something. I do agree that it is illegal and dangerous. You think it is clear at first, but what about when your back is turned to the traffic after making the u-turn? It takes time to get at normal speed. I see enough trouble when it is just a green light (not an arrow) and the left turn lane has to yield to oncoming traffic. Also, what about the cars that are making a right turn into the same lane that you are trying to u-turn into?