One Way (Left): What It Means & What To Do
What Does the One Way (Left) Mean?
Traffic on this road moves to the left only.
About This Sign
This vertical one-way sign with a left-pointing arrow indicates the direction of traffic flow on a one-way street.
Where you will see it
This vertical one-way sign has an arrow pointing left. It is posted along one-way streets where traffic moves left only.
What to do
- Drive only to the left, as the arrow points.
- Do not enter the road from the other end.
- Use the arrow to confirm the direction before you pull out.
A common mistake
Drivers sometimes look only at the shape of a one-way sign and miss the arrow. The arrow here points left, so traffic on this road moves left only.
What to remember for the test
R6-2 is the upright version of the same one-way left message as R6-1. If you see an arrow pointing left on a one-way sign, traffic moves left.
Commonly Confused With
Other Regulatory Signs
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the One Way (Left) mean?
Traffic on this road moves to the left only.
What shape and color is the One Way (Left)?
The One Way (Left) uses the Rectangle (vertical) shape and White with black/red coloring.
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