Who has right of way?

[tvc184]

In your pic there is no conflict. It is illegal for you to cross a lane and turn into the next lane.

In a left turn, not a U-turn, that is not correct.

A right turn must be made as close as practical from the right hand curb to the right hand curb. A left-hand turn on the other hand can be made into any lane in that direction unless there’s a sign indicating which lane to turn to or a striped lane. So if you are in a left hand turn only lane with no other signs or markings and there are three lanes going in the direction you were turning left to, you can turn into any of those three lanes.

[rolylane6]

In your pic there is no conflict. It is illegal for you to cross a lane and turn into the next lane.

That in itself would make a u turn illegal for 99% of vehicles. I don't think I've ever seen anyone make a u turn from inside lane to inside lane without swinging wide and crossing into another lane first. I certainly can't do it in my truck.

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[meltingfeather]

U turn driver is at fault.

[ctom87]

In your pic there is no conflict. It is illegal for you to cross a lane and turn into the next lane.

This is what I learned in drivers ed. However 18 years later I have caught myself wondering if this was either what I was taught or if the laws changed as it is so rare I assumed it was coincidence.

[tvc184]

That in itself would make a u turn illegal for 99% of vehicles. I don't think I've ever seen anyone make a u turn from inside lane to inside lane without swinging wide and crossing into another lane first. I certainly can't do it in my truck.

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On a left turn it doesn’t matter.

[tvc184]

This is what I learned in drivers ed. However 18 years later I have caught myself wondering if this was either what I was taught or if the laws changed as it is so rare I assumed it was coincidence.

If you are in a left lane (turn only lane or not or even just a two lane road)). you can legally turn into any lane in the direction you are turning to unless prohibited by a sign or road markings. That normally only happens when more than one lane can legally turn left.

[mikebyrge]

I saw this exact thing happen a few weeks ago. West bound truck making U turn on an arrow and a North bound car making a right.

Close but no collision. The way the driver of the truck layed on the horn he thought he had the right-of-way.

[TeamAmerica]

I believe u turns are illegal in many cases. Not sure if a posted sign is required by law or not.

[tvc184]

I believe u turns are illegal in many cases. Not sure if a posted sign is required by law or not.

U-Turns are legal unless prohibited by sign or on a curve or grade where another drive can’t see you for 500 feet. Basically U-turns are legal.

[Bro. Bill]

In your pic there is no conflict. It is illegal for you to cross a lane and turn into the next lane.

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[TeamAmerica]

[JHT]

U-Turns are legal unless prohibited by sign or on a curve or grade where another drive can’t see you for 500 feet. Basically U-turns are legal.

Your above explanation makes sense to me.
The only no left on green signs near me that are followed are in school zones.

Use the OP's same scene situation there is no way the guy turning left can stay in the left opposing lane. It turns into a three point turn everytime if it's a two lane road.

Let's say both cars make their turns at the same time. But both cars collide in the middle lane with the guy turning left being a few feet ahead of the guy turning right.

Who is at fault? Does the guy turning left have the upper hand since he was the one farther ahead technically?

[tvc184]

Your above explanation makes sense to me.
The only no left on green signs near me that are followed are in school zones.

Use the OP's same scene situation there is no way the guy turning left can stay in the left opposing lane. It turns into a three point turn everytime if it's a two lane road.

Let's say both cars make their turns at the same time. But both cars collide in the middle lane with the guy turning left being a few feet ahead of the guy turning right.

Who is at fault? Does the guy turning left have the upper hand since he was the one farther ahead technically?

I am again not positive if I understand this.

A guy turning left is not doing a U-turn but merely turning into an open lane on the cross street and he hits guy turning right?

[Pineywoods]

I thought the person in the right turn lane has to turn into the lane closest to him. The person doing the left turn would have to do the same. In that scenario there is no opportunity for a collision?

[GarGuy]

Your above explanation makes sense to me.
The only no left on green signs near me that are followed are in school zones.

Use the OP's same scene situation there is no way the guy turning left can stay in the left opposing lane. It turns into a three point turn everytime if it's a two lane road.

Let's say both cars make their turns at the same time. But both cars collide in the middle lane with the guy turning left being a few feet ahead of the guy turning right.

Who is at fault? Does the guy turning left have the upper hand since he was the one farther ahead technically?

I agree... if he can't safely and legally make the turn, he is wrong to do so.and should not.