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[Cites 0, Cited by 0] [Section 8] [Entire Act]

Union of India - Subsection

Section 8(3) in The Motor Vehicles (Driving) Regulations, 2017

(3)Taking a `U' turn. -
(a)a vehicle shall not make a `U' turn -
(i)where such `U' turn is prohibited by a road sign or a traffic signal;
(ii)on a busy road with continuous flow of traffic;
(iii)on a major road, highway or expressway; and
(iv)across a continuous single or a double solid line;
(b)the driver shall not take a `U' turn if there are any blind spots around the vehicle and shall start taking a `U' turn only if it is safe to take a `U' turn, after closely observing the traffic in the opposite direction and observing the traffic on the sides and behind the vehicle in the side view mirrors and rear view mirror;
(c)the driver shall negotiate the right turn only after giving way to the other road users who have the right of way, including pedestrians and cyclists;
(d)the driver shall ensure that he has a clear view of approaching traffic and shall not cause undue inconvenience to the other road users and also ensure safety of other road users;
(e)a large vehicle may take the `U' turn from the left lane only where permitted.