Do Not Pass Sign: meaning and what to do
Quick answer:Passing (overtaking) is not allowed. Stay in your lane.
The white DO NOT PASS sign means overtaking is not allowed on this stretch of road. Stay in your lane until the restriction ends.
What to do when you see this sign
Stay in your lane.
What kind of sign is it?
US regulatory sign (MUTCD). US regulatory signs are mostly white rectangles with black lettering, plus the stop, yield, do not enter and wrong way signs. They state laws you must obey.
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