No right turn sign

What it means

Turning right into the road ahead is prohibited.

Where a change of direction is banned, a red bar is added across the red ring. The same design with the arrow pointing left means no left turn.

A time plate under the sign makes the ban part-time. Without one, it applies at all times.

What the symbol shows

The black arrow shows the turn, and the red bar across it means that turn is banned. The same design with the arrow bending left means no left turn.

Rules to know

• Where changes of direction are prohibited, a red bar across the sign is used in addition to the red circle.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 19

• A time plate used with a 'no right turn' or 'no left turn' sign indicates a part-time prohibition.

  Know Your Traffic Signs, p. 19

What happens if you ignore it

• Making a banned turn can lead to 3 penalty points (endorsement code TS50).

  Penalty points (endorsements): endorsement codes and penalty points, Endorsement code TS50

• In some parts of England, the council enforces banned turns instead, issuing a penalty charge notice based on camera evidence. Councils outside London have to apply for these powers.

  Statutory guidance on civil enforcement of bus lane and moving traffic contraventions (outside London), Moving traffic contraventions

General information, not legal advice. Enforcement can differ between areas.

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Turning right anyway because the road looks quiet.

  Instead: The ban applies whatever the traffic. Only a time plate can limit when it applies.

Test yourself

Recalling the answer helps it stick. Pick an answer to see how you did.

Question 1 of 1

What does this sign mean?

• AYou must not overtake until a sign cancels the restriction.
• BNo vehicles may use the road, except pedal cycles being pushed by hand.
• CYou must not turn right at the junction ahead.
• DYou must turn left at the junction ahead.

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