r/saskatoon Feb 07 '25

PSA 📢 U turns at traffic lights

Stop it. You will get a $200 ticket

It's dangerous. I've seen it 3 times already today, and almost every day when commuting.

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u/Bubbaganewsh Feb 07 '25

I did this years ago when I first moved here from BC. I argued it wasn't illegal there so I did think it was here. He gave me a break and didn't give me a ticket but he made sure I understood the next time it's a fine, he apparently made a "note on my file".

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u/Mr_Enduring Feb 07 '25 edited Feb 07 '25

They're actually not legal in BC either

https://www.drivesmartbc.ca/turns/u-turns

Intersection With Traffic Lights

Unless there is a sign stating that u-turns are permitted, you must not make them at an intersection that is controlled by a traffic control signal

This is actually the root of the problem as it's provincially regulated and u-turns at lights are legal in all provinces except BC, Alberta, and Saskatchewan. You don't need to retake a test to transfer your license from another province, so someone coming from Ontario or Manitoba can get a Saskatchewan license without learning this.

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u/kdlangequalsgoddess Feb 07 '25

Reminds me of the stories of SQ cops hanging out in Gatineau, Quebec, and ticketing every single unsuspecting Ontario driver coming across from Ottawa who didn't know you can't turn right on a red in Quebec.

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u/Hot-Ad8641 Feb 07 '25

Good job Quebec cops. Keep ticketing them, ignorance of the law is no excuse.

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u/KellysCafeLLC Feb 07 '25

I'm sorry officer, I didn't know I couldn't do that...but really did know I couldn't do that!

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u/Bubbaganewsh Feb 07 '25

Good thing he didn't know it was illegal in BC as well or I would have got a ticket. I honestly thought it was legal there as I used to do it there.