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General discussion => The Flame Pit => Topic started by: MK_car on March 05, 2025, 10:16:22 am

Title: Re: Is it illegal to do a U turn in London? Can you confirm about this address?
Post by: PallasAthena on March 15, 2025, 11:45:21 am
I have a feeling (and please correct me if I have this wrong) that it isn't only signs banning a U-turn you have to watch out for. I believe that if there is a No Right Turn sign at the junction you are also prohibited from doing a U-turn (because a U-Turn would involve you turning to the right out of your lane). Presumably also forbidden if there is a straight on only sign.
Title: Re: Is it illegal to do a U turn in London? Can you confirm about this address?
Post by: speedfighter23 on March 14, 2025, 03:25:02 pm
I always do U-Turns! Just watch out for any signs saying you can't.
Title: Re: Is it illegal to do a U turn in London? Can you confirm about this address?
Post by: Dave Green on March 06, 2025, 06:36:57 pm
If it was illegal to do a U turn in London, I think our PM would be totally screwed!
Title: Re: Is it illegal to do a U turn in London? Can you confirm about this address?
Post by: roythebus on March 06, 2025, 07:00:49 am
Ask a black cab driver, renowned for doing U turns.
Title: Re: Is it illegal to do a U turn in London? Can you confirm about this address?
Post by: Anarchist on March 05, 2025, 03:12:01 pm
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He also told us in generally in London U-turns are not allowed.

Your colleague has got it exactly the wrong way round. Generally, in London (as elsewhere), U-turns are allowed (unless signage indicates otherwise).
Title: Re: Is it illegal to do a U turn in London? Can you confirm about this address?
Post by: BertB on March 05, 2025, 10:28:20 am
Wrong sub-forum. This should be in the flame-pit. A mod will move it eventually.

However, do you see any no U-Turn signs on the approach to that junction? Your colleague is talking out of his arris.
Title: Is it illegal to do a U turn in London? Can you confirm about this address?
Post by: MK_car on March 05, 2025, 10:16:22 am
We need help!

We recently started driving in London and a colleague told us we can not do a U turn at this traffic light - https://maps.app.goo.gl/PskEvnUeiFqkjUdJ7 . He also told us in generally in London U-turns are not allowed. ( ??? )

At this traffic light we come from South east and taking a U-turn (See pictures attached). Would you mind helping out:

1. Can we make a U-turn here - the way we present it (see red line on pictures attached)?

2. If there isn't a "forbidden U-turn sign" can we do a U-turn in London?

3. Who do we contact in London's authorities for clarity for any of those matters?

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