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You drive a car in ordinary traffic with no special instructions from an officer. May you use a motorway median opening to make a U-turn simply because it is open?

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No; being open does not authorise that U-turn.

No. An open median crossing or the absence of a prohibition sign does not authorise ordinary road users to use it for a U-turn. On motorways and dual carriageways, U-turns are made only at places designated for the purpose, normally via an interchange following its signs. This situation is not a special operation directed by an officer or an emergency priority vehicle. Continue to a designated place and never start a dangerous manoeuvre through a service opening.

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  • No; being open does not authorise that U-turn.

  • Yes, provided no specific sign prohibits it.

  • Yes; every median opening authorises a U-turn.

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