ThinkabaraDo Not Enter sign
Regulatory signs · MUTCD R5-1
What it means
Do not drive into this road or ramp — traffic is coming the other way.
How to recognize it
Red circle with a white bar on a white square.
What drivers do
Never enter. You often see it at the wrong end of one-way streets and highway exit ramps.
For kids walking and biking
Bikes must not ride in here either — it is the wrong direction.
Check yourself
Where do you usually see a DO NOT ENTER sign?
Learning summary, not legal advice. Traffic laws vary by state — check your state driver's handbook. Drawing: our own illustration of the standard MUTCD design.
Frequently asked questions
What does the Do Not Enter sign mean?
Do not drive into this road or ramp — traffic is coming the other way.
What should a driver do at a Do Not Enter sign?
Never enter. You often see it at the wrong end of one-way streets and highway exit ramps.
What does the Do Not Enter sign look like?
Red circle with a white bar on a white square. It is a regulatory sign (white, red or black). MUTCD code R5-1.