U-turnUruguay
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.
Who yields during Uruguayan direction reversals?
The driver changing direction gives way to others.
🔗 impo.com.uy • Uruguay Law 18191 — Law 18191 Articles 17(6), 18(6); Regulation 16.4–16.6
🔗 impo.com.uy • National Road Traffic Regulation — chapter XVI, turning and mandatory signals
Can you U-turn near Uruguayan bridges or tunnels?
No. These are among the prohibited locations.
🔗 impo.com.uy • Uruguay Law 18191 — Law 18191 Articles 17(6), 18(6); Regulation 16.4–16.6
🔗 impo.com.uy • National Road Traffic Regulation — chapter XVI, turning and mandatory signals

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