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Are U-turns legal in New York?

While I know that New York City has stringent traffic laws, I live upstate after taking a job in Rochester. I’m not super familiar with local driving laws but I don’t want to get a ticket. Can I legally make a U-turn in New York?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Rochester
is a far cry from
New York City
, but a charming city nonetheless. If you haven’t driven in the Empire State before, note that U-turns are legal in
New York
.
Before you execute a U-turn, you just want to make sure to follow these safety tips:
  • Always yield to oncoming traffic, including cyclists and pedestrians
  • Only make a U-turn when you’re in the left-most lane on a multi-lane thoroughfare
  • Don’t make a U-turn if a sign is present that strictly prohibits it
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