Movement Prohibition (No Left Turn) Sign (R3-2)
The movement prohibition (no left turn) sign is a square and its colour is white. It is a regulatory sign: it states a traffic law you must obey. Ignoring it is a citation, not a judgement call.
At a glance
| Shape | square |
|---|---|
| Color | white |
| Category | Regulatory signs |
| MUTCD code | R3-2 |
How the test asks about it
- 1.
You intended to turn left at this intersection, but this sign faces you as you approach it. What should you do?
Not quiteCorrect answer: D — Carry on past the intersection and find another legal route back to the street you wanted
The slashed left-turn arrow makes that movement illegal at that intersection for every driver, whatever the traffic or the signal is doing. The usual remedy is to continue and use later turns to come back around.
Assuming a turn restriction only applies at busy times or when traffic is coming. Unless a plaque states hours, it applies at all times.
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