U-Turns British Columbia & Beyond – Laws and Alternatives
Is U-Turn Allowed in BC? U-turns are forbidden while driving in British Columbia if they interfere with other traffic, if they're on a curve or hill, if they're at an intersection controlled by a traffic control signal, and anywhere in a business district unless the turn is made at an intersection without traffic lights. Let's dive into the details a bit more. British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act In the British Columbia Motor Vehicle Act (the law in BC) section 168 discusses U-turns: 168 Except as provided by the bylaws of a municipality or the laws of a treaty first nation, the Nisg̱a'a Nation or a Nisg̱a'a Village, a driver must not turn a vehicle so as to proceed in the opposite direction (a) unless the driver can do so without interfering…
