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No Left Turn: What It Means & What To Do

No Left Turn (R3-2) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Left turns are prohibited at this intersection
MUTCD CodeR3-2
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the No Left Turn Mean?

Left turns are prohibited at this intersection.

About This Sign

This sign prohibits making a left turn. It is often used at intersections where left turns would disrupt traffic or create dangerous conditions.

Commonly Confused With

No Right Turn (R3-1) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Right turns are prohibited at this intersection

No Right Turn

R3-1

Other Regulatory Signs

Stop Sign (R1-1) - octagon red with white regulatory sign: Come to a complete stop before the stop line or crosswalk

Stop Sign

R1-1

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

Yield Sign

R1-2

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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