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No U-Turn: What It Means & What To Do

No U-Turn (R3-3) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: U-turns are prohibited at this location
MUTCD CodeR3-3
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the No U-Turn Mean?

U-turns are prohibited at this location.

About This Sign

This sign tells drivers they cannot make a U-turn. U-turn restrictions are common on divided highways, near intersections, and in areas with limited visibility.

Commonly Confused With

No U-Turn (R3-4) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: U-turns are not permitted at this location

No U-Turn

R3-4

Other Regulatory Signs

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

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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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