Is it permitted to perform a U-turn on a pedestrian crossing?

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The General Traffic Regulations state that making a U-turn (reversing direction) is prohibited on marked pedestrian crossings and in their vicinity or surroundings. The reason is safety: this maneuver requires time and space, which can obstruct visibility of pedestrians and endanger them, as well as cutting off traffic flow at a critical point. Unlike stopping and parking (which are only prohibited 'on' the crossing but allowed near it), U-turns are also prohibited in the immediate surroundings to avoid hazardous situations.

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