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Wrong Way: What It Means & What To Do

Wrong Way (R5-1a) - rectangle (horizontal) red with white regulatory sign: You are traveling against traffic
MUTCD CodeR5-1a
CategoryRegulatory Signs
ShapeRectangle (horizontal)
ColorRed with white

What Does the Wrong Way Mean?

You are traveling against traffic. Turn around immediately.

About This Sign

The Wrong Way sign reinforces the Do Not Enter sign and is placed further along the restricted road. If you see this sign, you are driving into oncoming traffic.

Commonly Confused With

Do Not Enter (R5-1) - square red and white regulatory sign: Do not drive past this sign

Do Not Enter

R5-1

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 Wrong Way mean?

You are traveling against traffic. Turn around immediately.

What shape and color is the Wrong Way?

The Wrong Way uses the Rectangle (horizontal) shape and Red with white coloring.

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