Limitations on U-turns.
Tucson Code § 20-155
in effectSec. 20-155. Limitations on U-turns.
The driver of any vehicle shall not turn such vehicle on a city street or highway so as to proceed in the opposite direction:
Sec. 20-155(1). At any intersection controlled by a traffic-control signal, whether a green indication or a green arrow when signs are erected prohibiting such turns. (Ord. No. 4508, § 2, 6-21-76)
Sec. 20-155(2). Upon any street or highway in a business district, except when on a divided highway or street, or part thereof.
Sec. 20-155(3). Upon any street or highway other than divided highways, except at intersections.
Sec. 20-155(4). Except when such movement can be made on a street or highway in safety and without interfering with other traffic. The driver shall yield the right-of-way to any approaching vehicle that is so near as to be an immediate danger. (Ord. No. 7645, § 1, 6-17-91)
Sec. 20-155(5). At such places where such turns are prohibited pursuant to and in the manner provided by section 20-115.
(1953 Code, ch. 17, § 87; Ord. No. 1921, § 1, 4-21-58; Ord. No. 2544, § 1, 11-18-63)
Source: City of Tucson, Tucson Code (Charter and General Ordinances) and Unified Development Code (American Legal Publishing, codelibrary.amlegal.com)URL: https://codelibrary.amlegal.com/codes/tucson/latest/tucson_az/0-0-0-15657Fetched: 10/28/2026