No Right Turn On Red Sign - Meaning

All you need to know about the No Right Turn On Red sign: definition, type of sign, color, shape and more

No Right Turn On Red Sign
Type: regulatory sign
Color: white, red and black
Shape: rectangle
Location: intersections with traffic lights

What does a No Right Turn On Red sign mean?

A No Right Turn On Red sign tells drivers that they must not turn right during the red light at an intersection. Drivers must wait for the green signal before making the turn.

What type of sign is a No Right Turn On Red sign?

A No Right Turn On Red sign is a regulatory sign (it tells drivers not to do something).

What color(s) is a No Right Turn On Red sign?

A No Right Turn On Red sign is white, red, and black (white background, red circle and slash, black arrow and lettering).

What shape are No Right Turn On Red traffic signs?

No Right Turn On Red signs have the shape of a rectangle with longer vertical sides. The sign presents a red circle and slash, with a black arrow and "ON RED" written in black.

Where are No Right Turn On Red signs posted?

No Right Turn On Red signs are commonly installed at intersections where traffic is controlled by traffic signal lights.
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No Right Turn On Red - What To Do

When you see a No Right Turn On Red sign while driving:

• do NOT turn right at the intersection during the red light
• wait for the green signal before making the turn
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TEST #1
Question 3 of 36
Negotiating Intersections
3. If an intersection has crosswalk lines but no STOP line, where must you stop for a red light?
After the crosswalk.
On the crosswalk.
Before the stop line.×
Before the crosswalk.
Explanation
If there is no stop line at a red light, you must stop before the crosswalk — it’s always illegal to stop on it.
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