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One Way (Left): What It Means & What To Do

One Way (Left) (R6-2) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Traffic on this road moves to the left only
MUTCD CodeR6-2
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (vertical)
ColorWhite with black/red

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.

Commonly Confused With

One Way (Left) (R6-1) - rectangle (vertical) white with black/red regulatory sign: Traffic on this road moves to the left only

One Way (Left)

R6-1

Other Regulatory Signs

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

Stop Sign

R1-1

Yield Sign (R1-2) - triangle (inverted) red and white regulatory sign: Slow down and be prepared to stop

Yield Sign

R1-2

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 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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