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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 Turns (R3-3) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: All turns are prohibited at this location

No Turns

R3-3

Other Regulatory Signs

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the No U-Turn mean?

U-turns are not permitted at this location.

What shape and color is the No U-Turn?

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

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