U-turnSpain

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Traffic signs

Traffic rules

Spain

1. U-turn

A U-turn is a driving manoeuvre in which a vehicle turns around to travel in the opposite direction. It normally involves crossing part of the roadway and re-entering traffic facing the direction from which the vehicle came.

Before making a U-turn, the driver should check surrounding traffic, pedestrians and cyclists, signal when required and make sure there is enough visibility and space to complete the manoeuvre safely. U-turns may be prohibited by traffic signs or on particular types of roads.

Can an ordinary driver turn around on a Spanish autopista or autovia?

No. Turning around on these roads is prohibited.

🔗 boe.es • Spain, current Reglamento General de Circulación — Articles40,57,65,78–79,109 and motorway manoeuvre provisions;2026 amendments/commencement inspected