No Right Turn sign
What does it mean?
The red circle and slash prohibit the right turn shown by the arrow. The sign restricts that movement at the controlled location; it is not simply advice to slow down before turning.
What to do when you see it
- Use a permitted movement instead of turning right.
- Check supplemental times and vehicle exceptions, if present.
- Continue to a safe legal route if you cannot make your intended turn.
How to recognize it
- Black arrow with a right-angle bend to the right.
- Red circle and diagonal slash.
- White square with a black border.
On the road
The traffic signal turns green, but a No Right Turn sign still faces your approach. Follow a legal movement instead of assuming green cancels the sign.
Don’t confuse it with
Keep Right sign
KEEP RIGHT directs you past the right side of an obstruction; it has no red prohibition slash.
Right turn sign
A yellow turn warning describes the road ahead, while this white sign prohibits the movement.
Put the meaning into practice
The related quiz includes this sign and other study questions. State practice can also cover local rules; it is not an official DMV exam.
Common U.S. sign recognition, reviewed October 3, 2026. Actual sign values, additional plaques and local rules can change how you should respond.