When U-turning in this situation, will there be conflict with other road users?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo you are waiting in the far left lane before a pedestrian crossing and a junction; directional traffic lights S-3 above your lane show a combined green arrow - left and U-turn. During the U-turn there will be no conflict with other road users, because at that time they have a signal prohibiting entry. The answer is: no.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that the signals of directional traffic lights S-3 apply to drivers going in the directions shown by the arrows, and the green signal of these lights means that when driving in the direction shown there is no conflict with other road users. The U-turn is covered by the arrow, so oncoming vehicles and pedestrians on the crossings have red. You make the U-turn smoothly, but you watch whether anyone is entering on red.
Legal basis: § 97 para. 1 and 3 of the Regulation on road signs and signals