Canadian U-turn

(Noun) A u-turn performed in a lane typically meant for a left turn onto a street but is not managed by a traffic light or a sign that says, "no u-turn".

Jace, we missed the on-ramp, let's go further up the block and make a Canadian U-turn. You know, so no one will be offended.

Canadian U-turn by Bredbored September 4, 2026

Canadian Left Turn 

A left turn after the traffic light turns red, where there is no turn arrow.
Or a person that creeps into an intersection, purposely to turn after the light turns red.

Seen in Vancouver B.C., hence the name 'Canadian Left Turn', but it applies to any moron, in any country turning left on a red.
Sometimes as many as 3 cars will turn left after the red light!

Canadian Left Turn by Andrea K. January 21, 2008