U turn at 4 ways stop?

gobonzzo

Any kind of a U-turn like that is not legal

RNK

Most states have a clause in their transportation code that says you cannot turn from a straight course if the movement cannot be made safely. You'd need a wide street to make a u-turn in a single movement, and, at best, you can only signal a left turn which could confuse other drivers, so depending on the situation, a police officer might construe that you did not make a u-turn safely. However, in general, u-turns are legal unless a no u-turn sign has been posted.

logicalgal

Something which hasn't been addressed in these other answers is that you never have the right of way when you make a U-turn.
Where I live (Alberta Canada), a U-turn can only be made at an intersection where there is no traffic light and there is no prohibitive sign. It's also illegal to make a U-turn on a straight road between intersections. A driver must also obey all signs at the intersection. Where I live, I may make a U-turn at a four way stop, but I have to also obey the signs in the intersection. I would stop first, obeying the stop sign, then when safe I would proceed across the intersection and stop again at the other stop sign and leave when it is safe to do so.

fire_inur_eyes

U turns are never legal. K turns are never legal--what is legal is going around the block or turning around in a lot off the road.

terrellfastball

U-turns are normally legal unless posted otherwise. However, what you ask is a very stupid and unsafe idea.

U-turns are dangerous in themselves. When doing one, you are crosswise to both directions of traffic. Doing one in an intersection gives additional traffic flow to take a shot at you.

Better, and much safer, go around the block. Pull into a parking lot and safely turn around. Turn around in a driveway. (Note: back in, pull out. This reduces the time you are sitting in front of traffic stopping, changing gears, and getting rolling again. When backing in to the right, you get better control of the traffic coming up behind you.

thud.fan

Check the state driver's handbook...If it is or is not permitted, it should be posted as such...Regardless, try to stay away from this type of situation...Make a right, then turn around in a driveway, or go through the intersection and turn around in a less hazardous condition.

All the best.

zenwoman

U-turns might be legal, but don't do it if there are ANY cars at ANY of the stop signs. If they miscalculate or misunderstand what you're doing, you could find yourself in an accident.

belligerent assistant

Well it depends--check your area's traffic rules to see if they are illegal.

Most intersections where you AREN'T allowed to do a Uturn--there is a sign posted!

bungee

Draco27

nope! Illegal!

UCANTCME

It depends on your states regulations, some states allow it but you would be better off contacting your local department of motor vehicle department.

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