No Right Turn Sign
The no right turn sign is a white square regulatory sign featuring a black right-turn arrow inside a red circle with a red diagonal slash through it. It prohibits right turns at the intersection where it's posted. While less common than no left turn signs, no right turn signs are used at intersections where turning right would create a safety hazard or conflict with pedestrians, cyclists, or other traffic patterns. You'll often see them at one-way street entrances where a right turn would put you going the wrong way, near highway off-ramps, at intersections with heavy pedestrian traffic, or where the right turn would merge into a high-speed road without adequate acceleration space. Some no right turn signs have time restrictions, meaning the prohibition only applies during certain hours. A related restriction is "NO TURN ON RED," which specifically prohibits right turns on red lights at intersections — normally, right turns on red are allowed in most states after coming to a complete stop and yielding to cross traffic and pedestrians. When you see a no right turn sign, continue straight or turn left if permitted, and find an alternate route to your destination.
Rules & What to Do
Do not turn right at intersections where this sign is posted. Check for time restrictions that may limit when the prohibition applies. Find an alternate route. Distinguish between 'No Right Turn' (no right turn at all) and 'No Turn on Red' (no right turn on red, but right turn on green is OK).
Penalties
Making an illegal right turn typically results in fines of $100-$300 and 2-3 points on your driving record. Turning right in a 'No Turn on Red' intersection carries similar penalties.
For Commercial Drivers
CDL drivers making right turns must be especially vigilant about no right turn signs because right turns in commercial vehicles are already high-risk maneuvers. The right-side blind spot can hide pedestrians, cyclists, and smaller vehicles. If a no right turn sign forces a different route, plan your new path carefully, accounting for your vehicle's dimensions and turning radius.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the no right turn sign mean?
The no right turn sign means you cannot turn right at that intersection, at any time (unless the sign shows specific time restrictions). Continue straight or turn left if permitted.
What is the difference between no right turn and no turn on red?
'No Right Turn' means you can never turn right at that intersection. 'No Turn on Red' means you can't turn right when the light is red, but you can turn right when you have a green light or green arrow.
