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California

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A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red circle means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at roadway openings you are not to enter and when traffic is one way against you. You will see them at exit ramps, in crossovers on divided roadways, and at numerous locations on one-way roads.

Do Not Enter. A square sign with a white horizontal line inside a red ball means you cannot enter. You will see this sign at openings to roadways that you should not enter such as exit ramps where you would be going in the wrong direction, in crossovers on divided roadways and on one-way streets.

Signs often use symbols or pictures rather than words. Each type of sign has a special color and shape to help you easily recognize the sign at a glance. 

Regulatory Signs—Prohibitive.
Traffi c signs that prohibit certain actions or movements are red in color and increase safety by controlling the fl ow of traffic through intersections.

All regulatory devices on the road tell you to stop, proceed in a certain direction, or limit your speed.