What does this symbol mean?
MUTCD R5-1 A red circle with a white horizontal bar and the words DO NOT ENTER in white

Do not enter sign

A regulatory sign marking a road or ramp that traffic may not enter from this direction, such as the wrong end of a one-way road or an exit ramp.

Rules vary by state and country. This explains the sign's standard meaning in the U.S. Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices; it isn't legal advice.

How to read it

Also searched as: R5-1, wrong way entry sign.

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Sources

  • Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices for Streets and Highways, 11th edition, MUTCD, U.S. Federal Highway Administration
  • Standard Highway Signs and Markings, U.S. Federal Highway Administration

Last reviewed September 23, 2026.