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Qmx323 · 12-23-2020, 07:25 AM

https://www.drivesmartbc.ca/turns/u-turns

https://drivinginstructorblog.com/q-...i-do-a-u-turn/

I honestly did not know U-turns were such a prohibited act all over BC, however having seen hundreds of dashcam clips where accidents happen because people can't safely perform a U-turn, I avoid them myself as much as I can.

Seeing cabs do them basically anywhere has probably made people think they can too.

According to the two blogs/articles above, they seem to be basically illegal anywhere with a painted line down the middle, at ANY CONTROLLED (Lights, signs) intersection, or where visibility is limited.

I've also seen enough people in Richmond literally do one right at an intersection with a "No U-turn" sign, in front of cops, get pulled over or nothing happens.

There's so little consistency I can see why so many of us (especially us - being car enthusiasts) already being confused.

12-23-2020, 07:25 AM	#22
Qmx323 OMGWTFBBQ is a common word I say everyday Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Richmond Posts: 5,105 Thanked 2,890 Times in 990 Posts Failed 221 Times in 82 Posts	https://www.drivesmartbc.ca/turns/u-turns https://drivinginstructorblog.com/q-...i-do-a-u-turn/ I honestly did not know U-turns were such a prohibited act all over BC, however having seen hundreds of dashcam clips where accidents happen because people can't safely perform a U-turn, I avoid them myself as much as I can. Seeing cabs do them basically anywhere has probably made people think they can too. According to the two blogs/articles above, they seem to be basically illegal anywhere with a painted line down the middle, at ANY CONTROLLED (Lights, signs) intersection, or where visibility is limited. I've also seen enough people in Richmond literally do one right at an intersection with a "No U-turn" sign, in front of cops, get pulled over or nothing happens. There's so little consistency I can see why so many of us (especially us - being car enthusiasts) already being confused.