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No Trucks: What It Means & What To Do

No Trucks (R5-2) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Trucks are prohibited from using this road
MUTCD CodeR5-2
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the No Trucks Mean?

Trucks are prohibited from using this road.

About This Sign

This sign restricts truck traffic on roads where large vehicles could cause structural damage, create safety hazards, or disturb residential areas.

Where you will see it

This sign is posted at the start of roads where large vehicles could damage the road, cause hazards or disturb residential areas. It faces trucks before they can turn onto the road.

What to do

  • If you drive a truck, do not use this road.
  • Plan a different route before you start your trip.
  • Obey the sign even when a navigation app suggests the road.

A common mistake

Drivers of trucks sometimes follow a shortcut shown by a map or GPS. The posted sign overrides it, and the road is still closed to trucks.

What to remember for the test

Remember the meaning: trucks are prohibited from using the road. It targets trucks, not passenger cars.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the No Trucks mean?

Trucks are prohibited from using this road.

What shape and color is the No Trucks?

The No Trucks uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.

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