noun
shortcut left turn to avoid traffic
A driving maneuver where a driver makes a left turn from a congested road into a side street, often to bypass a traffic jam or red light. The term carries a negative connotation, implying a selfish or rule-bending action.
朝の渋滞を避けるため、彼はよく捨て左折を使う。
To avoid the morning traffic jam, he often uses a shortcut left turn.
その交差点では捨て左折が多く、近隣住民から苦情が出ている。
There are many shortcut left turns at that intersection, and local residents have complained.