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Do Not Enter: What It Means & What To Do

Do Not Enter (R5-1) - square red and white regulatory sign: Do not drive past this sign
MUTCD CodeR5-1
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeSquare
ColorRed and white

What Does the Do Not Enter Mean?

Do not drive past this sign. The road ahead is restricted or one-way against you.

About This Sign

The Do Not Enter sign is placed at the exit end of one-way streets, freeway ramps, and other restricted areas. Entering is illegal and creates a head-on collision risk.

Commonly Confused With

Wrong Way (R5-1a) - rectangle (horizontal) red with white regulatory sign: You are traveling against traffic

Wrong Way

R5-1a

Other Regulatory Signs

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Yield Sign (R1-2) - triangle (inverted) red and white regulatory sign: Slow down and be prepared to stop

Yield Sign

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Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk (R1-5b) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Stop for pedestrians within the crosswalk

Stop for Pedestrians in Crosswalk

R1-5b

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