U-turns in residential districts are legal:
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When you are at least 200 feet from an intersection.
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When there are no other vehicles within 200 feet.
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Under no circumstance.
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Only when oncoming traffic is stopped at a red light.
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Explanation
In California, you may make a U-turn in a residential area as long as there are no vehicles approaching from either direction within 200 feet. You can also legally make a U-turn in a residential district, even if vehicles are within 200 feet, as long as a traffic sign, signal, or light stops oncoming traffic, ensuring your safety.
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