In the presented situation, are you entitled to make a U-turn at the nearest intersection?
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Correct answer
NO
Explanation
In the photo you are approaching a junction with traffic lights in a city behind a white van; the traffic lights show green, and on the right there are signs B-21 "no left turn" and F-10, which shows that all lanes lead straight on, and the right lane also leads right. You are not allowed to make a U-turn at the nearest junction - sign B-21 also prohibits U-turns. The answer is: no.
The Regulation on road signs and signals states that sign B-21 "no left turn" prohibits turning left and also making a U-turn, and the prohibition applies at the nearest junction; sign F-10 "lane directions" shows the permitted directions of travel from individual lanes. Here both signs say the same thing: no lane leads left, so there is no way to start a U-turn, which begins precisely with a left turn. A green light allows you to drive only in the directions permitted by the signs. You go straight on or, from the right lane, turn right; if you need to go back, you do it at the next junction where a left turn and a U-turn are allowed.
Legal basis: § 22 para. 1 and 2 and § 72 para. 1 of the Regulation on road signs and signals