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Dead End: What It Means & What To Do

Dead End (W14-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead does not connect to another road
MUTCD CodeW14-1
CategoryWarning Signs
ShapeDiamond
ColorYellow with black

What Does the Dead End Mean?

The road ahead does not connect to another road. It ends without an outlet.

About This Sign

The dead end sign lets drivers know the road terminates ahead with no through traffic.

Commonly Confused With

No Outlet (W14-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: This road leads to a dead end

No Outlet

W14-2

Other Warning Signs

Sharp Turn (W1-1) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A sharp turn is ahead

Sharp Turn

W1-1

Curve Ahead (W1-2) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: A curve is ahead

Curve Ahead

W1-2

Reverse Turn (W1-3) - diamond yellow with black warning sign: The road ahead makes two sharp turns in opposite directions

Reverse Turn

W1-3

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