Regulatory Signs
Wrong Way sign
Seeing this sign means you are travelling against traffic on a one-way street or ramp.
- Shape
- Horizontal rectangle
- Color
- Red and white
- Type
- Regulatory
What to do
- Stop right away, then safely turn around before an oncoming vehicle reaches you.
How to read it
Horizontal rectangle. Wider than it is tall. This shape is mostly used for guidance and information, and for some rules.
Red and white. Red means stop, yield or do not go this way.
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.
Road signs quiz and flashcards
Drill every sign on your phone, along with the rest of your state’s test.
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