Regulatory Signs
Left Turn Lanes No U Turn sign
One lane ahead is marked ONLY for left turns while the next lane may turn left or continue straight, and the lower panel warns "NO U TURN" — reversing direction at this intersection is prohibited.
- Shape
- Vertical rectangle
- Color
- White with black
- Type
- Regulatory
How to read it
Vertical rectangle. Taller than it is wide. Most signs in this shape state a rule you must follow.
White with black. Black on white is a regulatory sign: a traffic law you must follow.
Regulatory sign. Regulatory signs state traffic laws. Ignoring one is a violation.
Signs follow the national standard (the MUTCD) in every state. Your state handbook is the final word for your test.
Related signs
Signs that look similar or come up together on the test.
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