New York — Statute

1161 – 1161 | New York Law

Learn about New York's 1161 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.

Legal Content

1161 – 1161

New York Vehicle & Traffic § 1161

Statute Summary

NY VAT § 1161 - U turns in certain areas prohibited 1161. U turns in certain areas prohibited. a. No motor vehicle shall make a U turn upon any curve, or upon the approach to, or near the crest of a grade, where such motor vehicle cannot be seen by the driver of any other motor vehicle approaching from either direction within five hundred feet. b. No motor vehicle shall make a U turn within a school zone. For the purposes of this subdivision, the term "school zone" shall

Frequently Asked Questions

Understand this law in plain English and explore related case authority.

Start Free Legal Research → Run FlawCheck Citator

Need tailored strategy for your jurisdiction?

Get Your FlawFinder Research Plan →

Why Attorneys Choose FlawFinder

Side-by-side with Westlaw and LexisNexis

Feature	FlawFinder	Westlaw	LexisNexis
Monthly price	$19 - $99	$133 - $646	$153 - $399
Contract	None	1-3 year min	1-6 year min
Hidden fees	$0, always	Up to $469/search	$25/mo + per-doc
Police SOPs	✓ 310+ departments	✗	✗
Zero-hallucination AI	✓ CitationGuard	✗	✗
Cancel	One click	Termination fees	No option to cancel

Explain Like I'm 5

In simple terms: Learn about New York's 1161 law, including definitions, penalties, and legal implications.. This means people must follow this rule, and breaking it can lead to criminal penalties.