No Turn On Red Sign - What Does It Mean?

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

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

What does a No Turn On Red sign mean?

A No Turn On Red sign prohibits drivers from making right or left turns during the red light at an intersection. Drivers must wait for the green signal before making a turn.

What type of sign is the No Turn On Red sign?

The No Turn On Red sign is a regulatory sign. It prohibits drivers from taking the designated action.

What are the colors of a No Turn On Red sign?

A No Turn On Red sign is black and white (white background with a black border and lettering). This road sign can also display a large red dot below the lettering.

What shape are No Turn On Red road signs?

No Turn On Red signs are in the shape of a vertical rectangle, with black lettering that says "NO TURN ON RED".

Where are No Turn On Red signs commonly posted?

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

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

• do NOT make a right or left turn during the red light at the intersection
• wait for the green light before making a 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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