No Turn on Red Sign: You may not turn on a red light at this intersection. — No turn on red (US regulatory sign (MUTCD))

No Turn on Red Sign: meaning and what to do

Quick answer:You may not turn on a red light at this intersection. Wait for the green.

This US sign means you may not turn on a red light at this intersection, even after stopping. Wait for the green. Elsewhere in most states a right turn on red is allowed after a full stop.

What to do when you see this sign

Wait for the green.

Good to know: Right on red is otherwise allowed after a full stop in most states.

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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Questions about this sign

What does a flashing red light mean?

Stop. At level crossings, fire stations and lifting bridges in the UK, wait until the lights go off. In the US, treat it like a stop sign.

Can you turn right on a red light?

In most US states and Canada you can, after a full stop, unless a sign prohibits it (New York City bans it by default). In the UK you must never go through a red light.