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

No U-Turn (R3-4) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: U-turns are not permitted at this location
MUTCD CodeR3-4
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

What Does the No U-Turn Mean?

U-turns are not permitted at this location.

About This Sign

An alternative no U-turn sign with a red circle and slash over a U-turn arrow symbol, clearly indicating that U-turns are prohibited.

Commonly Confused With

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

No U-Turn

R3-3

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