[Tagging] Tagging u-turn restriction with continuous painted line

[John F. Eldredge]

Anthony <osm at inbox.org> wrote:

> On Jul 3, 2012 8:57 AM, "Martin Koppenhoefer" <dieterdreist at gmail.com>
> wrote:
> >
> > 2012/7/3 Philip Barnes <phil at trigpoint.me.uk>:
> > > In France, a solid line means do not cross. It is more than do not
> overtake.
> >
> >
> > +1, I guess it's the same everywhere.
> 
> In Florida, and probably all of the USA, double solid yellow means do
> not
> cross TO PASS. You are allowed to cross to turn, such as to make a
> uturn.
> 
> To indicate do no cross you need a yellow median island.
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However, whether or not U-turns are allowed at all varies from place to place.  Some towns categorically forbid U-turns; some allow them only where signs state they are allowed; some allow them except where signs forbid them; and some towns allow them in general as long as you aren't doing them in a reckless manner.

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