What does a 'No U-turn' sign mean?

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What does a 'No U-turn' sign mean?

A No U-turn sign tells you that turning all the way around to go in the opposite direction is not allowed at that spot. The sign is there to prevent potentially dangerous maneuvers where visibility is limited or traffic flow could be disrupted, so you should continue in your current direction or take a permitted turn, then find a legal place to change direction. It isn’t about hours or needing a permit—the prohibition is usually effective at all times unless another sign indicates an exception. So the correct understanding is that U-turns are not allowed at that location.

A No U-turn sign tells you that turning all the way around to go in the opposite direction is not allowed at that spot. The sign is there to prevent potentially dangerous maneuvers where visibility is limited or traffic flow could be disrupted, so you should continue in your current direction or take a permitted turn, then find a legal place to change direction. It isn’t about hours or needing a permit—the prohibition is usually effective at all times unless another sign indicates an exception. So the correct understanding is that U-turns are not allowed at that location.

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