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Are U-turns legal in New Jersey?
I’ve lived in New York City for the past 10 years but I’m moving to southern New Jersey. While I have a driver’s license, I’m a bit rusty behind the wheel. I just want to make sure I know the laws—can I legally make a U-turn in New Jersey?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Southern
New Jersey
will feel like a whole different world after living in NYC, so get ready for a breath of fresh air—both figuratively and literally. To put your mind at ease, note that U-turns are legal in New Jersey.However, you should follow a few safety steps before you make a U-turn:
- Only make a U-turn from the left-most lane on a multi-lane road
- Yield to all oncoming cars, pedestrians, and cyclists
- Never make a U-turn wherever a sign prohibits it
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