Wrong Way Sign (USA): You are going against traffic, usually on an exit ramp.
Wrong way (US regulatory sign (MUTCD))

Wrong Way Sign (USA): meaning and what to do

Quick answer:You are going against traffic, usually on an exit ramp. Stop and turn round safely straight away.

A red rectangle with WRONG WAY means you are entering a road or ramp against the flow of traffic. Stop and turn round safely straight away, before you meet oncoming vehicles.

What to do when you see this sign

Stop and turn round safely straight away.

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 the WRONG WAY sign mean?
A US red rectangle telling you that you're entering a road or ramp against the flow of traffic. Stop, and turn round safely straight away.

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