During the EPS’ monthly #TrafficTuesday social media event in February, we launched a video on U-turns, accompanied by an online quiz and lively public discussion. Identified by Traffic Section as a continuing contributor to collisions across the city, the video was intended to clarify when and where U-turns are permitted.
Curious about your own knowledge of when and where to U-turn? Check out the video.
U-turns are one of the more common traffic issues, and we are consistently asked when and where a U-turn can be legally completed.
U-turns are allowed in a variety of places, so to avoid fines and demerits, it’s important to know where U-turns are permitted. If a collision occurs while doing a U-turn, you are considered at fault. We have created this short video to illustrate where it is and is not legal to make a U-turn.
Where are U-turns NOT permitted?
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At any intersection that is controlled with three phase traffic control lights (red, yellow, green)
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Any urban roadway between intersections (Urban road way is defined as not a country road)
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Crosswalks
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Where prohibited by a sign
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A roadway with access to a commercial driveway
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A roadway with access to an alleyway
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Within 150 meters of the top/crest of a hill
Where are U-turns permitted?
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Any intersections not controlled by three phase traffic control lights
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An intersection marked as a four-way stop
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An intersection marked as a two-way stop
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A T intersection
What are the fines?