No entry (separate entrance) sign

What it means

You cannot enter by this route. Use the entrance marked IN.

The sign is used where entry and exit points are separate. It tells you that you cannot enter from the point where you are.

It is different from the red No entry sign, which is a legal order.

Where you'll see it

At the exit of a car park or private road with separate entry and exit points.

Rules to know

• Signs are used where there are separate entry and exit points to and from a car park, private access road or private property.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 139

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Confusing it with the red No entry sign.

  Instead: This blue sign is information for drivers using a car park or private road. The red sign is a legal prohibition on the public road.

Test yourself

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What does this sign mean?

• AFollow the diversion in the direction shown
• BNo entering by this point
• CA testing station for goods vehicles
• DPay at the machine and display a ticket

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