If you are on a dead-end street where it is impossible to make a U-turn, are you allowed to reverse out?

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As a general rule, reversing is prohibited on all roads. However, Traffic Regulations establish exceptions when it is impossible to move forward, change direction, or make a U-turn (such as on a dead-end road). In this specific case, you are allowed to reverse for the minimum distance necessary to exit the situation. It is important to distinguish this from reversing to park (where the limit is 15 meters and you cannot invade an intersection). In the case of a dead-end street, there is no meter limit (only what is necessary), and you are even allowed to enter an intersection if it is strictly essential to leave the dead-end road.

If you are on a dead-end street where it is impossible to make a U-turn, are you allowed to reverse out?

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