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Are U-turns legal in Rhode Island?

I have two weeks off between jobs and I decided that I could probably see the entirety of Rhode Island within that timespan. But since I’ve never driven in Rhode Island before, I want to make sure I don’t get a ticket. Can I legally make a U-turn in Rhode Island?

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Eric Schad · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
Two weeks is probably the perfect amount of time to experience everything that
Rhode Island
has to offer. Plus, it’s easily traversable by car and U-turns are legal in Rhode Island, so you can always turn around quickly if you miss your destination.
To execute a U-turn safely, just make sure to follow these steps:
  • Don’t make a U-turn if it’s explicitly prohibited by a street sign
  • Only make a U-turn if you’re in the left-most lane
  • Yield to all oncoming cars, cyclists, and pedestrians before you make the U-turn
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