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It's a fine technique, assuming the U-turn isn't illegal. Don't know about other states, but in Texas, cutting through a parking lot or gas station is illegal. It's called crossing private property or some such. In other words, you're not being ticketed for avoiding the intersection. You're being ticketed for using the parking lot like a road. A fine distinction, but the fine is the same.
Fortunately in Alabama if you come to a stop before you re-enter the main road you can cut through any parking lot or public space (assuming it's not someone's yard). 
A positive attitude may not solve all your problems, but it will annoy enough people to make it worth the effort. Herm Albright (1876 - 1944)
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