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Are U-turns legal in Washington?
My brother just moved to Seattle, so I thought I’d drive up from Portland to visit him. Oregon has some strict laws regarding U-turns but I’m not sure if Washington has the same. Can I legally make a U-turn in Washington?
Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Seattle
is an exciting city that’s full of places to explore from the Space Needle to Pike Place Market. While Oregon
has strict U-turn laws, Washington isn’t nearly as stringent. **U-turns are legal in Washington
**—so don’t stress about making one if you miss your turn.However, Seattle has heavy traffic, so make sure to use these safety tips before executing a U-turn:
- Double-check for pedestrians and cyclists before making a U-turn
- Always yield to oncoming traffic
- Make a U-turn only if you’re in the left-most lane
- Never make a U-turn if a sign prohibits it
Although the journey from Portland to Seattle is short, adding
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