{"id":48492,"date":"2025-09-05T09:20:42","date_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:20:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/?p=48492"},"modified":"2025-09-05T09:20:42","modified_gmt":"2025-09-05T06:20:42","slug":"traffic-department-issues-safety-guidelines-for-u-turns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/traffic-department-issues-safety-guidelines-for-u-turns\/","title":{"rendered":"Traffic Department Issues Safety Guidelines for U-Turns"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Saudi General Directorate of Traffic has issued clear guidelines for motorists to follow when making a U-turn, emphasizing that this maneuver can be one of the riskiest on the road if not executed properly.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_48494\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-48494\" style=\"width: 600px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"48494\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/traffic-department-issues-safety-guidelines-for-u-turns\/traffic-department-issues-safety-guidelines-for-u-turns-2\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"600,600\" data-comments-opened=\"0\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Traffic Department Issues Safety Guidelines for U-Turns\" data-image-description=\"&lt;p&gt;Traffic Department Issues Safety Guidelines for U-Turns&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Traffic Department Issues Safety Guidelines for U-Turns&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns.jpg\" class=\"size-full wp-image-48494\" src=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns.jpg\" alt=\"Traffic Department Issues Safety Guidelines for U-Turns\" width=\"600\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns.jpg 600w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns-100x100.jpg 100w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns-24x24.jpg 24w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns-48x48.jpg 48w, https:\/\/thesauditimes.net\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Traffic-Department-Issues-Safety-Guidelines-for-U-Turns-96x96.jpg 96w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-48494\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Traffic Department Issues Safety Guidelines for U-Turns<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Safety Steps for U-Turns<\/h2>\n<p>According to the authority, drivers must use turn signals before moving into the designated U-turn lane, allowing other vehicles to anticipate their movement and adjust accordingly. They should also transition carefully and only after ensuring the road is clear, while always giving priority to vehicles approaching from the intended roadway.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>U-Turns: A Critical Maneuver<\/h2>\n<p>Road safety experts stress that making a U-turn requires high levels of awareness and attention, as it often occurs at intersections where multiple lanes converge. This increases the likelihood of accidents if drivers fail to follow proper procedures. The risk becomes even greater on crowded roads or in low-light conditions at night.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Promoting a Safety Culture<\/h2>\n<p>The guidelines are part of broader efforts by the traffic authorities to enhance road safety culture and reduce accidents caused by incorrect U-turn practices. The campaign seeks to reinforce discipline among drivers and create safer driving environments that protect lives and property.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>Positive Impact of Compliance<\/h2>\n<p>Specialists note that adhering to simple steps \u2014 such as signaling in advance and waiting for the right moment \u2014 significantly reduces accidents associated with U-turns. Raising public awareness about these practices contributes to smoother traffic flow and supports the Kingdom\u2019s goals of improving quality of life and ensuring road safety across urban and highway networks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Source: Akhbar 24<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Saudi General Directorate of Traffic has issued clear guidelines for motorists to follow when making a U-turn, emphasizing that this maneuver can be one of the riskiest on the road if not executed properly. &nbsp; &nbsp; Safety Steps for U-Turns According to the authority, drivers must use turn signals before moving into the designated U-turn lane, allowing other vehicles to anticipate their movement and adjust accordingly. They should also transition carefully and only after ensuring the road is clear, while always giving priority to vehicles approaching from the intended roadway. &nbsp; U-Turns: A Critical Maneuver Road safety experts stress<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":48493,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_yoast_wpseo_focuskw":"Traffic Department Issues Safety","_yoast_wpseo_metadesc":"Traffic Department Issues Safety Guidelines for U-Turns .. 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