What is prohibited in front of a fire station?

Making a U-turn in front of a fire station is prohibited primarily for safety reasons. Fire stations are critical emergency response locations, and allowing U-turns could obstruct the quick exit of fire trucks or emergency vehicles, especially during an urgent call. This prohibition helps ensure that emergency services can operate without delays caused by vehicles maneuvering in a way that may block their path.

Parking during certain hours may also be restricted to facilitate clear access for emergency vehicles, but it addresses a different safety concern than the outright prohibition of U-turns. Stopping for passengers is typically allowed as long as it does not obstruct emergency vehicles, while turning left may not be inherently prohibited in this context. Each of these other scenarios may have specific conditions or regulations, but the unique danger presented by U-turns in front of a fire station makes that action especially hazardous and therefore prohibited.