The no U-turn sign is a regulatory sign. No U-turn signs are posted at intersections to indicate the driver is not legally allowed to make a U-turn (a turn in the road to go the opposite direction). If a driver needs to make a 180 degree turn in a place marked no U-turn, they must wait for an intersection that allows this type of turn or find an alternate way such as going around a block.
Shape: Square
They are square with a black arrow that’s crossed out in red.
Location: Posted at intersections
No U-turn signs are posted at intersections or along roads where the driver can’t legally make a 180 degree turn.
Color: White, red, and black
The sign is white with a black arrow that’s crossed out in red.
Other areas where U-turns are illegal include:
At or on a railroad crossing
On a highway divided by a curb, strip of land or two sets of double yellow lines
Where you can’t see 200 feet in each direction due to a curve, hill, or weather
On a one-way street
In front of a fire station
Things To Remember
It’s illegal to make a 180 degree turn in a place with a no U-turn sign.
There are additional places where it’s illegal to make a U-turn, even if there is no sign posted.
If the driver needs to turn around in an area with a no U-turn sign, they must go around the block or wait for an area where it’s legal to do so.
