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No Turn on Red: What It Means & What To Do

No Turn on Red (R3-8) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Turning on red is prohibited at this intersection
MUTCD CodeR3-8
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the No Turn on Red Mean?

Turning on red is prohibited at this intersection.

About This Sign

This sign overrides the default rule allowing right turns on red. Drivers must wait for a green signal before making any turn.

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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

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