Originally Posted By: Chris142
Originally Posted By: HTSS_TR
Double yellow means no passing, but is it legal to make a left turn crossing it ?
It is not legal to cross a double yellow to make a left turn in California, how about your state ?
It is legal to cross a double Yellow in Ca as long as your pulling into a driveway or masking a U-Turn.
You can even make a U-Turn on a double yellow if you wish.
"A U-turn is turning around in the street to go back the way you came. To make a U-turn, signal and use the far left lane or the center left turn lane. You may make a U-turn:
Across a double yellow line when it is safe and legal."
http://www.dmv.ca.gov/pubs/hdbk/turns.htm
"You may cross over a double solid yellow line to make a left turn at an intersection, to enter or exit a road or a driveway, or to make a U-turn, if it can be ..."
Chris, there are bunch of gotcha places you can't make a U turn over a double yellow in California
From your source
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Never make a U-turn:
In business districts. Areas with churches, apartments, multiple dwelling houses, clubs, and public buildings (except schools) are also considered to be business districts. Turn only at an intersection or where openings are provided for turns.